Bluffton is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Columbus Grove is on a seven-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Bluffton Pirates will host the Columbus Grove Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bluffton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine matches -- so hopefully Columbus Grove likes a good challenge.
Bluffton will bounce into Friday's game after beating Allen East, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Bluffton blew past Allen East 43-7 at home on Friday. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 35 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Columbus Grove was able to grind out a solid win over Lima Central Catholic on Friday, taking the game 28-20. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 167th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Trenton Barraza, who rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Barraza is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. Trevon Baxter was another key player, picking up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Columbus Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Bluffton's victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Columbus Grove, their win bumped their record up to an identical 9-0.
Bluffton came up short against Columbus Grove when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 17-10. Will Bluffton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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