Two dominant backs in Jackson Bjorum and Austin Collins are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Rye Thunderbolts will face off against the Wray Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Rye and Colorado Springs Christian had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Thunderbolts were dealt a 27-0 loss at the hands of the Lions last Friday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Thunderbolts were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Wray took their contest on Thursday with ease, bagging a 42-2 win over Wiggins. The Eagles' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Wray's win came from a few key players Rye will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Aaron Tena, who rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Wray has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.8 points on average over those games. As for Rye, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Saturday's game might be decided on the ground. Rye has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 173.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wray struggles in that department as they've been averaging 199.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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