The Clare Pioneers will head out to take on the Shepherd Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clare is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Clare won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Standish-Sterling 27-26.
Jayden Arthur continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 163 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown. 117 of those passing yards were hauled in by Ryan Louch, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Meanwhile, Shepherd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Gladwin on the road and fell 56-20. The Bluejays were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-7.
Clare's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Shepherd, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Clare against Shepherd in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clare since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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