Capac hasn't had much luck against Deckerville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Chiefs will take on the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Capac will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Capac's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 48-0 victory over Memphis. That looming 48-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Chiefs yet this season.
Capac's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brendan Bussone led the charge by rushing for 141 yards and one score on only six carries. Gabe Peters was another key rusher, rushing for 83 yards and one TD on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Capac was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Memphis only rushed for one.
Meanwhile, Deckerville faced Kingston in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Eagles walked away with a 22-14 win over the Cardinals. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won three in a row.
Deckerville's win came from a few key players Capac will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ian Flanagan, who rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 93 yards and one TD.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Deckerville's defense and their four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Capac's record is now 5-2. As for Deckerville, their record now sits at 7-0.
Capac was taken down by Deckerville 34-6 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Chiefs, Parker Merriman (who rushed for 236 yards and three scores while picking up 9.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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