Miller/Highmore/Harrold will take on the Roncalli Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Miller/Highmore/Harrold finally turned things around against Chamberlain on Friday. They walked away with a 26-14 win over the Cubs.
Derek Brueggeman went supernova for Miller/Highmore/Harrold, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 39 yards and a touchdown. Isaak Hunter was Brueggeman's top target, picking up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Miller/Highmore/Harrold's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Marshall Conkey was especially locked on to Chamberlain's QB and sacked him twice.
Meanwhile, Roncalli got themselves on the board against Mobridge-Pollock on Friday, but Mobridge-Pollock never followed suit. They breezed by the Tigers at home to the tune of 42-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Cavaliers have posted since September 8, 2023.
Aiden Fisher had a dynamite game for Roncalli, rushing for 83 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 101 yards on eight of 13 attempts. Brody Weinmeister was in the mix too, providing Roncalli with a touchdowns.
Roncalli's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Austin Fisher, Weinmeister, and Brooks Jett picked up one apiece.
Miller/Highmore/Harrold's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Roncalli, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
The upcoming game will be a clash of competing strengths. Miller/Highmore/Harrold has relied on air attacks this season and has averaged 281.7 passing yards per game. Roncalli, on the other hand, has relied on a stout run game: they average 160.7 rushing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.
Miller/Highmore/Harrold came up short against Roncalli in their previous matchup back in August of 2020, falling 16-6. Can Miller/Highmore/Harrold avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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