Sheridan is 9-0 against Taylor since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sheridan Blackhawks will be playing at home against the Taylor Titans at 7:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Sheridan has three straight wins, Taylor has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Last Friday, Sheridan strolled past Clinton Prairie with points to spare, taking the game 24-6.
Sheridan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Cravens, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Cravens a new career-high in rushing yards.
Sheridan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Sheridan wouldn't let Clinton Prairie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sheridan can thank Brayden Whisman and Ryker Ream for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Taylor took a blow against Clinton Central on Friday, falling 48-6.
Despite the defeat, Taylor saw an underclassman step up: Keyshawn Galloway picked up 84 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Sheridan now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Taylor, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Sheridan has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203.6 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Taylor, though, as they've been averaging only 81.6. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Sheridan against Taylor in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 56-6 win. Does Sheridan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Taylor turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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