Gooding is 9-1 against Filer since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Gooding Senators are on the road again to play the Filer Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Gooding's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Filer's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Gooding's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Buhl offense got past them. Gooding received a blow on Friday as they fell 32-14 to Buhl. The loss was the Senators' first of the season.
Although Gooding took the loss, they still got scores from Dawson Turner and Eli Esterbrook.
Meanwhile, a win for Filer just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Kimberly, falling 63-7. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gooding fell to 4-1. As for Filer, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Gooding has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 213.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Filer, though, as they've been averaging only 89.7. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Gooding beat Filer 25-18 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Filer's Zach Porter, who rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Gooding to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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