Two dominant backs in Hayden Allard and Lucca Boyce are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Killingly Trailbazers will host the Hand Tigers at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Killingly's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Killingly is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Ledyard 44-15. Given the Trailbazers' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked second, while the Colonels are ranked 40th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Among those leading the charge was Quinn Sumner, who punched in two rushing scores. That's the most rushing touchdowns he has posted since back in September.
Killingly was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Hand entered their tilt with Nonnewaug/Lakeview/Shepaug Valley on Monday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They never let the Chiefs get on the board and left with a 42-0 win. The Tigers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Killingly better keep an eye on Bobby Reh. He was instrumental in Hand's win, throwing for 142 yards and three TDs. Reh is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last four games he's played.
Killingly's record now sits at 12-0. As for Hand, their record is now 11-1.
Saturday's game might be decided on the ground. Killingly has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 297.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hand struggles in that department as they've been averaging 161.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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