Seiling is 3-0 against Covington-Douglas since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Seiling is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup last Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-0 victory over Cherokee. The win was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on 11 straight.
Meanwhile, Covington-Douglas faced Shattuck in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Covington-Douglas blew past Shattuck 48-14. The Wildcats' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Ford Smith was his usual excellent self, rushing for 143 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 162 yards and three touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Covington-Douglas wouldn't let Shattuck keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Covington-Douglas can thank Hayden Williard and Grayson Marler for forcing all of them. Cache Pierson was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Covington-Douglas' win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Seiling, their victory bumped their record up to 12-1.
Everything came up roses for Seiling against Covington-Douglas in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 48-0 win. Does Seiling have another victory up their sleeve, or will Covington-Douglas turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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