The Big Rapids Cardinals will take on the Alma Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Big Rapids' defense has only allowed 9.8 points per game this season, so Alma's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Big Rapids came up short against Coopersville and fell 38-28. The loss was the Cardinals' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Alma played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 44-6 loss at the hands of Swan Valley. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Vikings: they've now lost nine in a row.
Alma didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kias Martin and Roberto Barnaby.
Having lost for the first time this season, Big Rapids fell to 7-1. As for Alma, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Big Rapids against Alma in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 49-14 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Panthers' Owen Seeley, who picked up 81 receiving yards and two TDs. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Cardinals to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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