Eleanor Roosevelt hasn't had much luck against Flowers recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Raiders will welcome the Jaguars at 1:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Last Friday, Eleanor Roosevelt beat Oxon Hill 14-7.
Eleanor Roosevelt found their leader in sophomore Jaleel Holeman, who rushed for 85 yards and two scores.
Eleanor Roosevelt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. They are a perfect 5-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Meanwhile, Flowers had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat Suitland 34-6. Considering the Jaguars have won seven contests by more than 21 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Flowers' win came from a few key players Eleanor Roosevelt will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kodi Gardner, who rushed for 137 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 56 yards. Damieon Butler was another key player, rushing for 28 yards and one TD.
Flowers didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cavare Durandisse and Isaiah Keys. With that strong performance, Durandisse is now averaging an impressive 5.1 total tackles per game. Another thorn in Suitland's side was Tristan Saunders, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Eleanor Roosevelt's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Flowers, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Saturday's game might be decided on the ground. Eleanor Roosevelt has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 215.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Flowers struggles in that department as they've been averaging 190 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Eleanor Roosevelt might still be hurting after the 26-0 loss they got from Flowers when the teams last played back in September. Will the Raiders 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.
