The Platt RVT Panthers are taking a road trip to face off against Wilcox Tech/Kaynor RVT at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Platt RVT is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.4 points per game this season.
Platt RVT is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Prince RVT: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Platt RVT blew Prince RVT out of the water with a 47-8 final score. With the Panthers ahead 21-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Caleb Brickhouse continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 214 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.4 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Gray, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Platt RVT was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Wilcox Tech/Kaynor RVT was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 27-8 to Northwest United co-op [Wolcott RVT/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley/Nonnewaug].
Platt RVT has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.5 points per game. As for Wilcox Tech/Kaynor RVT, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Platt RVT has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 270.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wilcox Tech/Kaynor RVT struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.6. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Platt RVT took their win against Wilcox Tech/Kaynor RVT in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 by a conclusive 22-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Platt RVT since the team 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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