Saydel can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against the Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawks by a score of 30-18. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 20-14 loss the Tigerhawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Aj Ollin had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Trevor Goode was Ollin's top target, picking up 74 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Saydel's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Goode and Turner Bennett.
Saydel's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Colfax-Mingo, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saydel will head out to face off against Greene County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Saydel is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Colfax-Mingo, they will challenge Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Colfax-Mingo is facing Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at the right time seeing as Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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