The Washtenaw S Saints will face off against Non Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Washtenaw S will head out to face Non Varsity Opponent after giving up their first home loss of the season on Saturday. Washtenaw S took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tri-State Crusaders. The Saints gained 100 more yards on the day, but it was the King's Crusaders that made the best use of them.
Despite their loss, Washtenaw S saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Joseph Watza, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Asher, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Washtenaw S was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Non Varsity Opponent posted their biggest victory since September 12th on Thursday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 47-6 win over Wooddale.
Washtenaw S moved to 4-2 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Non Varsity Opponent, their victory bumped their record up to 12-34-1.
Washtenaw S strolled past Non Varsity Opponent in their previous matchup back in September by a score of 24-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Washtenaw S since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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