Two dominant backs in Jazz Coleman and Ryder Pool are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Speedway Sparkplugs will host the Monrovia Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Speedway is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Indianapolis Scecina Memorial just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell to the Crusaders 21-15. The contest marked the Sparkplugs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Although Speedway took the loss, they still got scores from Connor Moreland and JaRonn Smith.
Speedway's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Smith and Cameren Biggs. Dawson Ott was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making nine total tackles.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monrovia). They claimed a resounding 55-22 victory over Beech Grove at home. The win was familiar territory for the Bulldogs who have now won three games in a row.
Monrovia's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Pool, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Pool also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Jozy Hand was another key player, rushing for 113 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Monrovia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 480 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Monrovia's defense made their presence known, laying out Bishop Moore. four times. Korbin Monroe was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three sackshimself.
Speedway's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Monrovia, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Speedway has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Monrovia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 383.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Speedway ended up a good deal behind Monrovia when the teams last played back in October of 2023, losing 20-3. Can Speedway avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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