Rogers came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 31-28 win over the Anoka Tornadoes on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Anoka lost, don't look at Blake Sieben. Despite the final result, he threw for 255 yards and three TDs. The Tornadoes' leading receiver Cayden Ban was Sieben's top target yet again, picking up 52 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Rogers' victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Anoka, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Rogers will welcome Eagan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Royals will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Anoka, they will head out on the road to face off against Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars' defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so the Tornadoes' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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