For the first time this season, Adrian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will host the Powder Valley Badgers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Adrian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Grace, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Adrian was ranked first). The Antelopes blew past the Grizzlies, posting a 54-24 win. Fans of the Antelopes have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Meanwhile, Powder Valley had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Mustangs 34-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Badgers have posted since September 12, 2024.
Adrian's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Powder Valley, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Adrian against Powder Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 52-6 victory. Will the Antelopes repeat their success, or do the Badgers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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