The Butler Golden Tornado will challenge the Meadville Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, Butler finally turned things around against Brashear on Friday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 42-0 win over the Bulls.
Butler's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mark Klemz, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Backing up that air attack was Nicco Baggetta, who rushed for 94 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Baggetta wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Butler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Meadville earned a 48-41 victory over Connellsville on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Jacoby Thompson had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 133 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 137 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.5 rushing touchdowns per game. Jordan Lawrence was another major influence, as he rushed for 79 yards and ran in a TD.
Meadville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Tymir Philips, Thompson, and Lawrence picked up one apiece. Thompson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Butler's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Meadville, their record is now 2-0.
Butler won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, slipping by Meadville 27-26. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Meadville's Brighton Anderson, who rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Butler to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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