Rye is 6-0 against Ellicott since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Rye Thunderbolts will be playing at home against the Ellicott Thunderhawks at 7:00 p.m. Rye hasn't scored more than seven points for five games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Rye's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Peyton on Friday. They took a blow against the Panthers, falling 41-0.
Even if they lost, Rye's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Anthony Adams with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine.
Meanwhile, Ellicott fell victim to Buena Vista and their airtight defense on Saturday. They were beaten by the Demons 61-0. Having soared to a lofty 49 points in the game before, the Thunderhawks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Rye's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Ellicott, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Rye has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ellicott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 160.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Rye against Ellicott in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 56-28 win. In that matchup, Rye amassed a halftime lead of 35-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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