The Bear Lake Bears will challenge the Rich Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 43-6, which was the final score in Bear Lake's tilt against Jackson Hole on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 72nd in Idaho, while the Broncs are ranked 13th in Wyoming).
Meanwhile, Rich took their match on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 47-8 victory over Water Canyon. That looming 47-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Jett Holmes went supernova for Rich, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 105 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Holmes a new career-high in rushing yards. Hudson Parry was another key player, rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Bear Lake's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Rich, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Everything came up roses for Bear Lake against Rich in their previous matchup back in August of 2020, as the squad secured a 49-0 victory. Does Bear Lake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rich turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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