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Winfield is 0-10 against Buhler since September of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Vikings will head out to challenge the Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. Winfield has given up an average of 31.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Winfield lost to Wellington at home by a 46-28 margin.
Winfield's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kellen Gibson, who threw for 204 yards and three TDs on only 16 passes, and Eli Tagg, who picked up 175 receiving yards and three scores. Tagg's longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Buhler, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past El Dorado 63-6 on Friday. The matchup marked the Crusaders' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Winfield better keep an eye on Asher Zachary. He was instrumental in Buhler's win, throwing for 168 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes.
Buhler's record is now 4-2. As for Winfield, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Things could have been worse for Winfield, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 21-7 loss to Buhler in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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