Schuyler is 0-3 against O'Neill since September of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Eagles. Schuyler has given up an average of 61.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Schuyler is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Scotus on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Warriors were outmatched by the Shamrocks and fell 76-9. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 56-0.
Meanwhile, O'Neill strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They came out on top against Pierce by a score of 33-21.
O'Neill's win came from a few key players Schuyler will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Turner Heiss, who threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 70 yards on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Braxen Eichelberger was another key player, gaining 160 total yards and three touchdowns.
O'Neill didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Pierce to a completion percentage of just 37.5%. The team can thank Ryder Kelly for the heroic effort on defense: he. Given Heiss' standout performance, it's clear Pierce's secondary just wasn't on the same level.
O'Neill's defense didn't let Brody Scholting, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Grady Welke and Colten Shoemaker, who racked up four sacks between them. Shoemaker is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last four games he's played.
O'Neill's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Schuyler, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Schuyler was taken down by O'Neill 55-14 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Warriors, Brady Eichelberger (who rushed for 135 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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