Stratton has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to challenge the Idalia Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Stratton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Arickaree, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (Stratton was ranked eighth). Stratton took their match at home on Saturday with ease, bagging a 54-14 victory over Arickaree. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 38 points or more this season.
Stockton Fye continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Von Isenbart, who threw for 61 yards and three touchdowns.
Stratton wouldn't let Arickaree keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Stratton can thank Gunner Fye and Isenbart for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Idalia never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Hi-Plains 63-0 on the road. That looming 63-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wolves yet this season.
Idalia's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Broderick Kite, who threw for 55 yards and three touchdowns, and Seth Monarrez, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Carson Helling also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Stratton's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Idalia, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Stratton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Idalia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 271.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Stratton against Idalia when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Stratton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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