Berthoud hasn't had much luck against University recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Berthoud Spartans will welcome the University Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Berthoud: 10.3, University: 13) so any points scored will be well earned.
Berthoud is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Resurrection Christian just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 24-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars.
Despite their defeat, Berthoud saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cade Anderson #14, who picked up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Anderson #14 is becoming a predictor of Berthoud's success: when he posts at least 80 receiving yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another signal caller making a difference was Skyler Streicher, who threw for 243 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for University, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 34-0 victory over Valley. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won five matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
University found their leader in underclassman Michael Kelly, who rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Freddy Cano, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Berthoud's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for University, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-2.
Berthoud came up short against University when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 37-25. Can Berthoud avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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