Gering is 0-8 against McCook since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Gering Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the McCook Bison at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Gering: 15, McCook: 10) so any points scored will be well earned.
McCook is hoping to do what Ogallala couldn't on Friday: put an end to Gering's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Gering strolled past Ogallala with points to spare, taking the game 26-8. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Gering's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Fry and Isaiah Murillo. Another thorn in Ogallala's side was Bodie Kumm, who made 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McCook, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They really took it to Crete for the full four quarters, racking up a 34-0 victory at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Bison considering their seven-point performance the matchup before.
McCook's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Trenton Raile, who threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns, and Tristan Campbell, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McCook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crete only rushed for 37.
Gering's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for McCook, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Gering has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 238.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like McCook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 229.5. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Gering lost to McCook at home by a decisive 28-9 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2021. Thankfully for Gering, Jacob Gomez-Wilson (who rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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