Two dominant backs in Gavin Lusk and Dante Dupuch are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Erie Tigers are taking a road trip to challenge the Mullen Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Erie is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Erie's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Vista PEAK Prep 50-0 on the road. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 28 points or more this season.
One reason for the win was Erie's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Carson Hageman and Luis Portillo, who racked up six sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Mullen gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Legacy 28-27. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Koa Dietrich was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Mason Bonner was in the mix too, providing Mullen with two touchdowns.
Erie's record now sits at 5-2. As for Mullen, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Erie against Mullen in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 56-26 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Dietrich, who threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Erie still be able to contain Dietrich? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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