The Homer Pelicans will play host again on Friday to welcome the North Caddo Titans, where kickoff is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Homer will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
Homer is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 50-18 victory over Magnolia School of Excellence. With the Pelicans ahead 28-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Homer was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, North Caddo can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against Green Oaks by a score of 34-24.
North Caddo can attribute much of their success to Tray Morris, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown, and Chancellor Washington, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
Homer's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-5. As for North Caddo, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Homer has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like North Caddo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 179.2. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Homer and North Caddo were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in September of 2021, but Homer came up empty-handed after a 26-25 loss. Thankfully for Homer, Kj Black (who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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