The Palmer Tigers will face off against the Wynot Blue Devils on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Palmer is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 48-22 margin over Anselmo-Merna on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Palmer can attribute much of their success to Taylor Kurz, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Lane Mottl, who picked up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Wynot came tearing into Friday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Panthers 54-28. Considering the Blue Devils have won five games by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wynot to victory, but perhaps none more so than Andrew Haberman, who rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 110 receiving yards. Haberman really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run. Lane Heimes was another key player, gaining 97 total yards and four touchdowns.
Wynot didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Nixen Heimes.
Palmer pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Wynot, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Thursday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Palmer has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wynot struggles in that department as they've been averaging 163.4. It's looking like Thursday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Palmer was taken down by Wynot 66-20 in their previous meeting back in October of 2015. Thankfully for Palmer, Cody Stratman (who rushed for 214 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 51 receiving yards and 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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