Modoc has gone 8-2 against Etna recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Modoc Braves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Etna Lions at 7:30 p.m. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 863 yards in their previous games.
Modoc took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Mt. Shasta, posting a 49-7 victory. That looming 49-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Braves yet this season.
Lewis Crumwell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 138 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 107 rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Sutton Cockrell, who gained 91 total yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Etna entered their tilt with Redding Christian on Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 27-14.
It was another big night for Noah Hubbard, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also threw for 107 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Etna was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 207 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Etna wouldn't let Redding Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Etna can thank Hank Hayden and Ashton Elam for forcing both of them.
The win got Modoc back to even at 4-4. As for Etna, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Modoc has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 252.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Etna struggles in that department as they've been averaging 228.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Modoc against Etna in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 36-0 win. Will Modoc repeat their success, or does Etna have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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