The Columbia Eagles will head out to challenge the Cahokia Comanches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.5 points per game this season.
Columbia took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Jersey by a score of 21-14. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Panthers are ranked 315th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Jase Nelson, who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Cahokia unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Friday. They were beaten by Sycamore 52-14. The Comanches were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 25-0.
Despite the loss, Cahokia had strong showings from Correyontae Midgett, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and Zion Taylor, who rushed for 13 yards and a touchdown. Midgett's longest rush was for an incredible 83 yards.
Columbia pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Cahokia, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Columbia has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cahokia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 190.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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