Provo is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Dixie is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Provo Bulldogs will host the Dixie Flyers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Provo's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matchups.
Two weeks ago, Provo humbled Mountain View with a 62-24 victory. Considering the Bulldogs have won four matches by more than 26 points this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gehrig Orchard continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 312 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 51 yards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Malik Filimoe'Atu was another key player, rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Provo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mountain View only rushed for 94.
Provo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bryant Larsen and Crew Demartini.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Dixie rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 48-35. The Flyers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ran Sawyer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 252 yards and five touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Truman, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Dixie wouldn't let Pine View keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dixie can thank Mason Schuman and Bristol Woods for forcing both of them. Schuman has been hot , having also posted five or more total tackles the last seven times he's played. Tano Anzalone was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Provo's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Dixie, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Provo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 202.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dixie struggles in that department as they've been averaging 174.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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