Idalia hasn't had much luck against Stratton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Idalia Wolves will welcome the Stratton Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Stratton is hoping to do what Hi-Plains couldn't on Friday: put an end to Idalia's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Idalia blew past Hi-Plains 63-0 on the road. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Patriots are ranked 71st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Broderick Kite and Seth Monarrez were among the main playmakers for Idalia as the former threw for 55 yards and three touchdowns and the latter rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Another big playmaker for Idalia was Carson Helling, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Stratton blew past Arickaree, posting a 54-14 win at home. The victory was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on three straight.
Stockton Fye was his usual excellent self, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games 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.
Idalia's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Stratton, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Idalia has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 271.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Stratton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 234.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Idalia was dealt a bruising 54-0 loss at the hands of Stratton in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Idalia, Cyler Notter (who rushed for 139 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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