Idalia is 0-4 against Stratton since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Idalia Wolves will look to defend their home field against 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.
Idalia relied on the efforts of Broderick Kite, who threw for 55 yards and three touchdowns, and Seth Monarrez, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Carson Helling also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Meanwhile, Stratton took their match at home on Saturday with ease, bagging a 54-14 victory over Arickaree. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won three games in a row.
Stockton Fye continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, 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. Von Isenbart was another key player, throwing 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 victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Stratton, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's matchup 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 262. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Idalia was dealt a bruising 54-0 defeat 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? There's only one way to find out.
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