Laurel is 0-3 against Eleanor Roosevelt since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Laurel is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 56-0 win over Bladensburg. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Eleanor Roosevelt, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Bowie 47-0 on Saturday. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 36 points or more this season.
Eleanor Roosevelt's win came from a few key players Laurel will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Teraz Douglas Jr, who rushed for 80 yards and one TD. His longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Donte Whitaker was in the mix as well, providing Eleanor Roosevelt with one score.
Eleanor Roosevelt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 376 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
One reason for the win was Eleanor Roosevelt's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: DJ Simmons, Nadir Degree, and Bill Dongmo, who each picked up one sack apiece. Eleanor Roosevelt received some extra help from Whitaker, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Laurel now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Eleanor Roosevelt, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
Laurel came up short against Eleanor Roosevelt in their previous matchup back in October of 2019, falling 20-14. Thankfully for the Spartans, Matthew Eugene Wilson (who rushed for 190 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry) 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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