The Cordova Lancers will head out on the road to face off against the Elite Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Cordova will head out to face Elite after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Cordova was outmatched by Destiny Christian Academy at home and fell 49-0. It was the first time this season that the Lancers let down their fans at home.
Cordova wouldn't let Destiny Christian Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cordova can thank Tj Mcdonald and Lavon Bunch for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Elite waltzed into their contest on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They breezed by the Lions at home to the tune of 56-6. Considering the Eagles have won six matches by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Malachi Alex went supernova for Elite, rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown. Alex also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles. Jermeer Hicks also helped out with an impressive 130 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Elite was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Cordova's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3. As for Elite, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Cordova has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 160.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Elite struggles in that department as they've been averaging 165.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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