After each having a week off, the Jim Ned Indians and the Comanche Indians will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Jim Ned has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, it was close, but Jim Ned sidestepped Holliday for a 17-15 win. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by exactly two points.
The critical scores for Jim Ned came from Stone Griffon and Breck Lawson.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Comanche). They claimed a resounding 54-20 victory over Early at home. With that win, the Indians brought their scoring average up to 27 points per game.
Ct Buford had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown. Zaden Tello was another key player, gaining 30 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Comanche was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 403 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Comanche didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Badger Sanchez and Alex Terrell. Terrell is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Jim Ned's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-2. As for Comanche, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Jim Ned has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 239.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Comanche struggles in that department as they've been averaging 246.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Jim Ned suffered a grim 37-13 defeat to Comanche in their previous meeting back in October of 2017. Thankfully for Jim Ned, Colton Roberts (who rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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