Service is 1-6 against South Anchorage since September of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Cougars will host the Wolverines at 1:30 p.m.
Service is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Dimond, who was ranked third at the time (Service was ranked seventh). The Cougars came up short against the Lynx on Tuesday, falling 27-7. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Cougars couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Anchorage, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand Bettye Davis East Anchorage a 25-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won nine matchups by 23 points or more so far this season.
South Anchorage had a senior duo take command as Jillian Preston threw for 170 yards and three TDs and Brianna Bailey gained 90 total yards and a touchdown.
South Anchorage didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Maleah Robinson and Taylor Fisk. Fisk got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Service's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for South Anchorage, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.
Service took a serious blow against South Anchorage in their previous meeting back in September, falling 32-0. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more flag football content.
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