The Howells-Dodge Jaguars will take on the Fullerton Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated after four-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Last Friday, Howells-Dodge got the win against Nebraska Christian by a conclusive 56-30. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 48-8.
It was another big night for Hunter Luther, who rushed for 316 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Howells-Dodge also got a significant boost from Cooper Kreikemeier, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Howells-Dodge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 470 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in 16 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Howells-Dodge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dylan Brichacek and Dane Meyer.
Meanwhile, Fullerton hadn't done well against Osceola recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Fullerton skirted past Osceola 40-38.
Fletcher Dubas was his usual excellent self, rushing for 286 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for 84 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 140.5 rushing yards per game.
Howells-Dodge's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Fullerton, their record is now 4-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Howells-Dodge has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 345.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fullerton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 244.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Howells-Dodge against Fullerton in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-20 win. In that contest, Howells-Dodge amassed a halftime lead of 38-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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