The South Caldwell Spartans will head out to face off against the Alexander Central Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Caldwell is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
South Caldwell is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against St. Stephens on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Spartans were dealt a 48-2 loss at the hands of the Indians. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Meanwhile, Alexander Central fell victim to Freedom and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cougars have suffered against the Patriots since October 5, 2018.
South Caldwell's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Alexander Central, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-7.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. South Caldwell has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Alexander Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 193.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
South Caldwell beat Alexander Central 30-17 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans 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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