Chiefland has won six straight games at home, while Baker has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Indians will host the Gators at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Chiefland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 44-6 victory over Sneads. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 85th, while the Pirates are ranked 306th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chiefland got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Matt Goodale out in front who rushed for 48 yards and one score, and also threw for 91 yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, Baker never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 35-0 victory over Liberty County.
Baker's win came from a few key players Chiefland will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Justice Baldwin, who threw for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 30 yards and one TD. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Riley Renfro, who gained 68 total yards and a touchdown.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Baker's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Baldwin, Austin Stanley, and Jonah Bennett, who each picked up one sack apiece. Wyatt Straight got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Baker's win bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Chiefland, their victory bumped their record up to 10-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Chiefland has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 192.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Baker struggles in that department as they've been averaging 224.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
