The West Noble Chargers will square off against the Churubusco Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
West Noble's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lakeland 35-0 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won six games by 25 points or more so far this season.
Estil Pruitt was his usual excellent self, rushing for 280 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 50 yards.
Meanwhile, Churubusco entered their tilt with Central Noble on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They breezed by the Cougars at home to the tune of 34-0. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Churubusco can attribute much of their success to Angelo Ianucilli, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and Brody Lawrence, who threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes. Ianucilli is becoming a predictor of Churubusco's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Churubusco didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Cameron Lattimore, Bryce Lawrence, and AJ Norris picked up one apiece.
West Noble pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Churubusco, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. West Noble has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 274 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Churubusco struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.9. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for West Noble against Churubusco in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-0 win. Does West Noble have another victory up their sleeve, or will Churubusco turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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