The Joliet J Hawks will challenge the Roundup Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Joliet's defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Roundup's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Joliet's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Red Lodge/Belfry/Roberts offense got past them. Joliet had to suffer through a 49-8 loss at the hands of Red Lodge/Belfry/Roberts. That makes it the first time this season the J Hawks have let down their home crowd.
Jake Cook put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 95 yards, and also picked up 46 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Roundup was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 19-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Colstrip.
Having lost for the first time this season, Joliet fell to 3-1. As for Roundup, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Joliet against Roundup in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 48-6 victory. Does Joliet have another victory up their sleeve, or will Roundup turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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