The Iola Bulldogs will head out to challenge the Milano Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Two weeks ago, Iola took a blow against Axtell, falling 48-20.
Meanwhile, Milano never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Moody 40-0 on the road. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Milano's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Gerald Dykes, who rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, and Anthony Valadez, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Reyes did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 90 receiving yards.
Iola now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Milano, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Iola against Milano when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 40-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Iola since the squad 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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