Keystone is 4-0 against Oberlin since November of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Keystone Wildcats will venture away from home to square off against the Oberlin The Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Keystone has six straight victories, Oberlin has 18 straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Last Friday, Keystone took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 40-6 win over Wellington. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 280th, while the Dukes are ranked 572nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Zach Shackelford, who rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 36 yards and a touchdown. 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 dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Keystone was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 258 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, a victory for Oberlin just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 41-6 loss at the hands of Firelands.
Keystone's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Oberlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Keystone has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 361.9 total yards per game. It's a different story for Oberlin, though, as they've been averaging only 109.3. Will Keystone be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Oberlin flip the script?
Everything came up roses for Keystone against Oberlin in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 36-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Keystone since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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