Roy has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Woods Cross Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Roy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Roy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. Everything went their way against Bonneville on Friday as Roy made off with a 55-35 victory. The result was nothing new for the Royals, who have now won five matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Roy had a senior duo take command as Dru Gardner threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt and Robert Young gained 138 total yards and four touchdowns. Young was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards. Isaiah Morris was Gardner's top target, picking up 129 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Roy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Woods Cross didn't have too much trouble with Viewmont at home on Friday as they won 50-34. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
It was another big night for Viliami Tapa?Atoutai, who rushed for 271 yards and six touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.3 rushing touchdowns per game. Krew Fornelius was another key rusher, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Roy pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Woods Cross, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Roy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Woods Cross struggles in that department as they've been averaging 334.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Roy against Woods Cross when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 51-17 win. Does Roy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Woods Cross turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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