Weir has won seven straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Toronto has won seven straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Weir Red Riders will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Toronto Red Knights at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Weir is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Oak Glen. Weir strolled past Oak Glen with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 40-21.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Weir to victory, but perhaps none more so than Thomas Davidson, who rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 70 receiving yards.
Weir wouldn't let Oak Glen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Connor Lancaster also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making a tackle.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Weir was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 416 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oak Glen only gained 282.
Meanwhile, Toronto took their contest at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 57-26 win over Lowellville.
Toronto got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brady Fair out in front who rushed for 76 yards, and also picked up 56 receiving yards. Fair's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending two passes. Zebulin Kinsey was another key player, rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Toronto's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Brody Close, Aiden Filby, and Kinsey picked up one apiece. Filby also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Weir beat Toronto 23-12 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Does Weir have another victory up their sleeve, or will Toronto turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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