Ash Grove has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to challenge the Miller Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ash Grove's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Miller's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Ash Grove is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 22-20 win over Pierce City last Friday.
Meanwhile, Miller can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game last Thursday. They managed a 12-8 victory over Diamond.
Jarod Lung and Caden Calvin were among the main playmakers for Miller as the former rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns and the latter rushed for 87 yards.
Miller's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Mason Neely and Brodie Rinker. Neely is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Ash Grove now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Miller, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Ash Grove against Miller in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 41-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ash Grove since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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