The Jefferson Saints will challenge The Pinnacle Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Jefferson's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Denver West last Friday. They took a blow against the Cowboys, falling 50-0. The Saints have struggled against the Cowboys recently, as their game last Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, The Pinnacle also failed to score in their most recent game. They had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of Prospect Ridge Academy. Having soared to a lofty 37 points in the game before, the Timberwolves' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for The Pinnacle, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Jefferson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like The Pinnacle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 153. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against The Pinnacle when the teams last played back in September of 2021, as the team secured a 40-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jefferson since the squad 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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