Two dominant backs in Tristan Campbell and Sawyer Smith are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The McCook Bison will be playing at home against the Ogallala Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. McCook is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.7 points per game this season.
Ogallala is facing McCook at the wrong time: McCook suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 38-23 bruising from the Tigers.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Trenton Raile, who threw for 167 yards and a touchdown on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown. Alex Landry was Raile's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Ogallala was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by Sidney 46-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Indians were not able to get on the board.
McCook's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Ogallala, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. McCook has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 216.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ogallala struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
McCook might still be hurting after the 34-14 loss they got from Ogallala in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will McCook have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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