For the first time this season, Coyle will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to square off against the Olive Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Coyle took a loss when they played away from home back in September, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Depew by a score of 48-36.
Carsen Hock was his usual excellent self, rushing for 179 yards on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Coyle also got a significant boost from James Lackey, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 99 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Coyle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 183 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Olive took their contest last Thursday with ease, bagging a 50-22 win over Life Christian. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Coyle's record is now 4-1. As for Olive, their record now sits at an identical 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Coyle against Olive in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 50-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bluejackets 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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