The Astoria/VIT Rebels are taking a road trip to square off against the Stark County Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Astoria/VIT is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Astoria/VIT is headed into the contest having just posted their biggest victory since October 6, 2023 on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Monmouth United 34-7 at home.
Astoria/VIT's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Fawcett, who rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 99 yards and a touchdown. Hunter Adkins was another key rusher, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Astoria/VIT was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Stark County's undefeated season came to an end after six games on Friday. They took a 32-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of Princeville. The Rebels were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the Princes in the fourth quarter 8-0.
Astoria/VIT's record is now 2-5. As for Stark County, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-1.
Astoria/VIT was taken down by Stark County 41-8 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Astoria/VIT avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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