The Mahpiya Luta Crusaders will challenge the Winnebago Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Mahpiya Luta sitting on four straight wins and Winnebago on eight.
Mahpiya Luta is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 50-12 victory over Lower Brule. Considering the Crusaders have won six contests by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Winnebago against Omaha Nation two weeks ago as the team secured a 55-6 win. The Indians are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the eighth matchup they've won by 20+ points this season.
Winnebago's win came from a few key players Mahpiya Luta will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Elijah Whitebear, who threw for 57 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught one score. Another player making a difference was Melvin Hulit, who rushed for 37 yards and one TD.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Winnebago's defense and their three sacks. In that department, Ashton Lapointe was the leader with two. Winnebago received some extra help from Raiden Decora, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Mahpiya Luta's record now sits at 6-3. As for Winnebago, their record is now 8-0.
Mahpiya Luta was dealt a bruising 55-22 defeat at the hands of Winnebago in their previous meeting back in September. Can the Crusaders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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