The Collins Tigers will take on the Heidelberg Oilers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Collins took a loss when they played away from home on October 11th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Richton 49-16.
Collins' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Austin Burkett, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Travon Magee, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Heidelberg came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 55.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 70-7 win over the Bulldogs. The Oilers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Chase Craft, who threw for 325 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Kaden Porter was another key player, rushing for 131 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
The victory got Collins back to even at 4-4. As for Heidelberg, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Collins came up short against Heidelberg in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 22-11. Will Collins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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