Weld Central is 1-8 against Sterling since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Rebels will welcome the Tigers at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, Weld Central lost to Brush at home by a 43-29 margin.
Meanwhile, Sterling got the win against Fort Lupton on Friday by a conclusive 43-22. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Bluedevils: they've now won seven in a row.
Sterling's win came from a few key players Weld Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Victor Estrada, who rushed for 130 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Those two rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Memphis Dempcy was another key player, rushing for 68 yards and one touchdown.
Sterling was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win got Sterling back to even at 4-4. As for Weld Central, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Weld Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 245 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sterling struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 208.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Weld Central suffered a grim 35-14 defeat to Sterling in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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