Atkins hasn't had much luck against Melbourne recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Red Devils will host the Bearkatz at 7:00 p.m. Atkins' defense has only allowed 8.8 points per game this season, so Melbourne's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Atkins was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 20-14 to Salem. The contest marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Melbourne fell victim to Mayflower and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 38-0 loss at the hands of the Eagles.
Having lost for the first time this season, Atkins fell to 5-1. As for Melbourne, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Atkins and Melbourne were almost perfectly matched up in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, but Atkins suffered an agonizing 42-41 defeat. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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