Beckville is 4-0 against Big Sandy since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Beckville Bearcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Big Sandy Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Big Sandy is hoping to do what Elysian Fields couldn't on Friday: put an end to Beckville's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Beckville breezed by Elysian Fields at home to the tune of 60-28. The Bearcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Jorden Prince, who rushed for 234 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Prince is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Aiden Harris, who gained 70 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Beckville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Big Sandy strolled past Harleton with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 34-20. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Big Sandy.
Lurbryson Ross was his usual excellent self, rushing for 142 yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made eight total tackles.
Big Sandy wouldn't let Harleton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Big Sandy can thank Ross and Brennon Ference for forcing both of them.
Beckville's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Big Sandy, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Beckville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 258.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Big Sandy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 205.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Beckville against Big Sandy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 69-14 victory. Will Beckville repeat their success, or does Big Sandy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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