Strasburg is 8-2 against Bennett since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Strasburg Indians are taking a road trip to square off against the Bennett Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Strasburg is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Strasburg is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Kent Denver: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Strasburg blew Kent Denver out of the water with a 45-7 final score. That 38 point margin sets a new team best for the Indians this season.
Strasburg's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayden Dodge, who rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Dodge didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made two total tackles, and defended two passes. Another player making a difference was Jorge Parra, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry.
Strasburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
One reason for the win was Strasburg's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Damian Garcia was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Meanwhile, Bennett was not able to break out of their rough patch last Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 48-22 to Kent Denver.
Although Bennett took the loss, they still got scores from Brody Hawes, Forrest Smith, and Cougar Cronk.
Strasburg's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Bennett, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Strasburg has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bennett struggles in that department as they've been averaging 245.1. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Strasburg against Bennett in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 49-8 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Strasburg since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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