Cedar Creek is a perfect 10-0 against Oakcrest since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Pirates will look to defend their home field against the Falcons. Cedar Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Oakcrest likes a good challenge.
On Friday, Cedar Creek earned a 43-33 win over Holy Spirit.
Aamir Dunbar
| 09/26/25 vs Holy Spirit | 293 |
| 09/06/24 vs Absegami | 202 |
| 10/18/24 vs Timber Creek Regional | 190 |
| 10/04/24 @ Oakcrest | 182 |
| 09/13/25 vs Atlantic City | 164 |
It was another big night for Aamir Dunbar, who rushed for 293 yards and three scores while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Those 293 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Cedar Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 506 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Oakcrest was able to grind out a solid victory over Absegami on Friday, taking the game 26-14. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Braves: they've now won four in a row.
Oakcrest found their leader in freshman Zane Forest, who threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Jaden Harvey also helped out with an impressive 121 receiving yards.
Cedar Creek's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Oakcrest, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Cedar Creek has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 243.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Oakcrest, though, as they've been averaging only 81 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Cedar Creek skirted past Oakcrest 27-25 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Do the Pirates have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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