Southwestern is 2-7 against Greenville since September of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Southwestern Piasa Birds will welcome the Greenville Comets at 7:00 p.m.
Southwestern is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They fell just short of North Mac by a score of 35-33. One positive for the Piasa Birds, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Blake Rimbey, who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run. Greyson Brewer was another key player, gaining 200 total yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Southwestern was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Greenville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed by Carlinville at home to the tune of 28-0 on Friday. The Comets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 28 points or more this season.
Southwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Greenville, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Southwestern took a serious blow against Greenville when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 48-7. Will Southwestern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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