Gardiner is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Reed Point/Rapelje a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. The Gardiner Bruins will welcome the Reed Point/Rapelje Renegades at 1:00 p.m.
Gardiner is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Noxon on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Gardiner was dealt a 68-25 loss at the hands of Noxon. That's two games in a row now that the Bruins have lost by exactly 43 points.
Meanwhile, Reed Point/Rapelje had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down North Toole County 47-33 on Thursday. The Renegades' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Alex Martin Minambres and Landen Bryant were among the main playmakers for Reed Point/Rapelje as the former rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns and the latter threw for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
Reed Point/Rapelje didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Bryant. Reed Point/Rapelje got some further help from Ben Broyles: he made 21 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Gardiner's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Reed Point/Rapelje, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Gardiner came up short against Reed Point/Rapelje when the teams last played back in August of 2021, falling 31-27. Can Gardiner avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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