The Norwood Mavericks will head out to challenge the Dove Creek Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Norwood is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Norwood came up short against Sanford and fell 20-13.
Although Norwood took the loss, they still got scores from Owen Tackett and Cole Bray.
Meanwhile, Dove Creek faced Mancos in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Dove Creek had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of Mancos. The game marked the first time this year in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
Norwood now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Dove Creek, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Norwood has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dove Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 238.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Norwood was taken down by Dove Creek 54-6 in their previous meeting back in September of 2021. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Norwood was down 54-6.
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