The Dove Creek Bulldogs will head out to take on the Norwood Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dove Creek has given up an average of 33 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Dove Creek after they put the first points on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 42-22 to Mancos. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Bluejays: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the defeat, Dove Creek got top-tier performance from Nicholas Aragon, who rushed for 144 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries. Aragon really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Meanwhile, Norwood faced Sanford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Mavericks were outmatched by the Mustangs and fell 54-24. Despite 77 more yards than the Mustangs, the Mavericks couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Norwood's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Dove Creek, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Dove Creek has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 305.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Norwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 194 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Dove Creek took their victory against Norwood in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 50-26 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs 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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