Eisenhower is 0-8 against Carl Albert since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Eisenhower Eagles will be playing at home against the Carl Albert Titans at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Eisenhower had to suffer through a 57-20 loss at the hands of MacArthur. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked 89th, while the Highlanders are ranked 30th).
Meanwhile, Carl Albert had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They claimed a resounding 49-0 victory over Midwest City on the road. The win was familiar territory for the Titans who have now won 15 contests in a row dating back to last season.
Daniel Newton went supernova for Carl Albert, rushing for 44 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only five passes. Terry Simmons Jr was another key player, rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown.
Simmons Jr wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Carl Albert was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Eisenhower was dealt a bruising 58-9 loss at the hands of Carl Albert when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Eisenhower have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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