Oakwood hasn't had much luck against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Comets will head out to challenge the Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Oakwood comes in on three and Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin on six.
On Friday, Oakwood got the win against Salt Fork by a conclusive 28-7. Considering the Comets have won five contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Oakwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaethan Perez led the charge by rushing for 100 yards and one score, while also picking up 56 receiving yards and one TD. Perez was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards. Kyler Johnson was another key back, rushing for 130 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Oakwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. They are a perfect 5-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Oakwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Sailer Harrison and Perez.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 55-19 victory over Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman. The Blue Devils are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the fifth matchup they've won by 20+ points this season.
Oakwood's record now sits at 6-2. As for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, their record is now an identical 6-2.
Oakwood lost to Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin on the road by a decisive 40-26 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Comets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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