Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton is 0-9 against Carmi-White County since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton Bearcats will take on the Carmi-White County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were beaten by Sesser-Valier/Waltonville 50-6. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 476th, while the Red Devils are ranked 203rd).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Carmi-White County, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They enjoyed a cozy 36-20 win over Fairfield on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Carmi-White County had a senior duo take command as Noah Pollard rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown and Kade Stockton rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Pollard's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 131 rushing yards dating back to last season. Cade Allen also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Carmi-White County, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton was taken down by Carmi-White County 52-14 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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