The Ellicott Thunderhawks will face off against the Peyton Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Peyton took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Ellicott, who comes in off a win.
Ellicott headed into their last matchup having not scored more than 12 points for three straight, but Dolores Huerta Prep let them put that streak behind them. Ellicott simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat Dolores Huerta Prep 34-0. The win was some much needed relief for the Thunderhawks as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Peyton has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.63 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against Buena Vista, falling 33-7. The Panthers' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Peyton's defeat came about despite a quality game from Noah Martin, who threw for 147 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 67 yards.
Ellicott's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Peyton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
Ellicott couldn't quite finish off Peyton when the teams last played back in October of 2023 and fell 20-18. Can Ellicott avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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