The Briggsdale Falcons will challenge the Otis Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Briggsdale was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-45 to Peetz. Despite 247 more yards than the Bulldogs, the Falcons couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Loss or not, Briggsdale got some senior leadership from Kaeden Gebauer and Dallas Glass. Gebauer rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, while Glass gained 180 total yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Gebauer is now averaging an impressive 101.5 rushing yards per game. Scot Francis was another key player, throwing for 168 yards and three touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Briggsdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 372 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Otis put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 71-14 victory over North Park at home. Fans of the Bulldogs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Otis' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Charlie Kendrick, Cambric Klinzmann, and Gracen Bechtle picked up one apiece.
This is the second loss in a row for Briggsdale and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Otis, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Briggsdale has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 237.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Otis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 196. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Briggsdale was taken down by Otis 60-13 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Briggsdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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