Wilder has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will head out to take on the Rimrock Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Wilder is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Centennial Baptist 52-14 at home last Friday.
The critical scores for Wilder came from Shaun Fleming, Richard Gonzalez, Alonzo Zamora, Brandon Perez, Jonas Puga, Gelacio Martinez, and Julian Nerri.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wilder was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 404 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Wilder didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ezra Johnson and Conner Smallwood.
Meanwhile, Rimrock hadn't done well against Idaho City recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Rimrock blew past Idaho City, posting a 53-13 win on the road. That looming 53-13 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Wilder's record is now 2-3. As for Rimrock, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Wilder has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 247.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rimrock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 223.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Wilder was taken down by Rimrock 64-32 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Wilder avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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