Noblesville is on a three-game streak of home losses, Avon a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Noblesville Millers will welcome the Avon Orioles at 7:00 p.m. Noblesville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.1 points per game this season.
Things were looking good for Noblesville after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell to Brownsburg 22-18. Despite 92 more yards than the Bulldogs, the Millers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Although Noblesville took the loss, they still got scores from Israel Oladipupo and Tyler Holmes.
Even though they lost, Noblesville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in 16 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Avon had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Zionsville by a score of 21-14 on Friday. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Orioles were the better team in the second half.
Avon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ray'Von Martin led the charge by rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Avon's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Grayson Clutter with three. Avon got some further help from Bryce Reynolds: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles.
Noblesville's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Avon, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Noblesville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 278.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Avon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 163.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Noblesville came up short against Avon in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 14-7. Thankfully for Noblesville, Keyton Jones (who rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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