The Illinois C Crusaders will take on the Osceola Grace E Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Osceola Grace E is hoping to do what Westminster Christian couldn't on Friday: put an end to Illinois C's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Illinois C's defense stepped up to hand Westminster Christian a 22-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won three matches by 22 points or more so far this season.
One reason for the win was Illinois C's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Rian Hawley with two.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Osceola Grace E). They took their matchup at home on Saturday with ease, bagging a 47-7 victory over Noblesville L. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Osceola Grace E was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 377 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Illinois C's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Osceola Grace E, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Illinois C was dealt a bruising 45-12 loss at the hands of Osceola Grace E in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Illinois C have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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