Oberlin is 1-9 against Clearview since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Phoenix will host the Clippers at 7:30 p.m. Oberlin has given up an average of 38 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oberlin is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Columbia on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Phoenix took a blow against the Raiders, falling 48-14. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-0.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clearview). They breezed past Brookside to the tune of 41-6 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Clippers in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won four in a row.
Oberlin better keep an eye on Kameron Williams. He was instrumental in Clearview's win, rushing for 107 yards and two scores on only nine carries, while also throwing for 104 yards and one TD. Williams is becoming a predictor of the Clippers' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 0-4 when he doesn't). Christian Stevenson was another key player, rushing for 88 yards and one touchdown.
Clearview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
One reason for the win was Clearview's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Oberlin's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Clearview, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-5.
Oberlin took a serious blow against Clearview in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, falling 42-0. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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