Bruce is 0-10 against Calhoun City since November of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Bruce Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Calhoun City Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Bruce took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Hatley 37-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since September 7, 2023.
Jay Cole Williams went supernova for Bruce, rushing for 158 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Williams has posted since back in October of 2023.
Bruce wouldn't let Hatley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Bruce can thank Williams and Marcus Brownlee for forcing all of them. Brownlee is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bruce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calhoun City). They simply couldn't be stopped last Friday as they easily beat Hamilton 50-12 on the road. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 30 points or more this season.
Harland Pittman was a one-man wrecking crew for Calhoun City as he threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Jaquavion Jennings, who picked up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Bruce's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Calhoun City, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Bruce has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Calhoun City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 168.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Bruce was taken down by Calhoun City 58-6 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Bruce, Jamajah Mayes (who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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