Reagan is 4-0 against Clark since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Reagan Rattlers will challenge the Clark Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Reagan is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Reagan beat Churchill 27-21.
Reagan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Cappuccio, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Those 83 rushing yards gave Cappuccio a new career-high. Chris Mckendall was another key receiver, picking up 69 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Clark entered their tilt with SA Roosevelt on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Rough Riders with points to spare, taking the game 35-21.
Clark found their leader in sophomore Xavier Canavis, who rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Canavis was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 57 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Isaiah Santillan, who threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Clark was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Reagan has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Clark, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Reagan has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 209.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Clark struggles in that department as they've been averaging 178.9. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Reagan took their win against Clark in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 38-14. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Clark's Ethan Maldonado, who picked up 130 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Reagan to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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