Gering is 0-8 against McCook since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Gering Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the McCook Bison at 6:00 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Gering: 15, McCook: 10) so any points scored will be well earned.
McCook is hoping to do what Ogallala couldn't on Friday: put an end to Gering's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Gering took down Ogallala 26-8. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McCook, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past Crete 34-0 at home on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Bison considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
Trenton Raile and Tristan Campbell were among the main playmakers for McCook as the former threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns and the latter rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McCook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crete only rushed for 37.
Gering's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for McCook, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Gering ended up a good deal behind McCook in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, losing 28-9. Thankfully for Gering, Jacob Gomez-Wilson (who rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns) 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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