Princeton has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Tazewell Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Princeton's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Pulaski County, posting a 62-0 victory on the road. That looming 62-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Princeton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marquel Lowe led the charge by rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, while also throwing for six yards and a touchdown. Brad Mossor was another key receiver, picking up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Princeton wouldn't let Pulaski County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Kalum Kiser led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself.
Meanwhile, Tazewell took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 51-7 win over Fort Chiswell. With the Bulldogs ahead 28-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Carter Creasy had a dynamite game for Tazewell, rushing for 143 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 231 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Creasy a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Keenon Mcguire, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Tazewell'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 Chase Mcdonald and Hunter Snapp.
Princeton pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Tazewell, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Princeton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tazewell struggles in that department as they've been averaging 161.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Princeton against Tazewell in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-0 win. Will Princeton repeat their success, or does Tazewell have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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