For the first time this season, Tates Creek will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Tates Creek is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
Tates Creek's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Ryle last Friday. They were dealt a 37-0 defeat at the hands of the Raiders. While losing is never fun, the Commodores can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky football rankings (they are ranked 89th, while the Raiders are ranked 24th).
Paul Laurence Dunbar not only won last Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 13, 2024 (when they won 48-7). They took their game with ease, bagging a 45-12 victory over Madison Southern. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tates Creek's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Tates Creek didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Paul Laurence Dunbar in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but they still walked away with a 25-21 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Commodores since the team 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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