Lowell has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Hobart Brickies at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Lowell came up short against Andrean and fell 27-14. The Red Devils gained 76 more yards on the day, but it was the Fighting 59ers that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Lowell got top-tier performance from Colton Scott, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Scott has posted since back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Lowell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 209 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Hobart on the road against Highland on Friday as the team secured a 49-6 victory. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Brickies this season.
Hobart's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Max Pickett led the charge by rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Another player making a difference was Willy Shearer, who rushed for 52 yards and two touchdowns.
Hobart didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nicholas Dozier and Bryce Tolliver.
Lowell now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Hobart, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Lowell has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hobart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 161.1. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Lowell took a serious blow against Hobart in their previous matchup back in September, falling 42-7. Can Lowell avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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