The Berthoud Spartans will challenge the Wellington Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Berthoud: 9, Wellington: 13) so any points scored will be well earned.
Wellington is hoping to do what Coronado couldn't on Friday: put an end to Berthoud's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Berthoud claimed a resounding 45-14 victory over Coronado at home. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 26 points or more this season.
Berthoud's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Skyler Streicher led the charge by throwing for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Cole Bialek helped Streicher out on the ground, rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Berthoud was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Berthoud's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jayce Newbill and Aksel Baumadsen.
Meanwhile, Wellington's game on Friday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Timnath 15-14.
Cash Altschwager was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 75 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 90 yards. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending two passes.
Berthoud's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Wellington, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Berthoud against Wellington when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 38-6 win. Does Berthoud have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wellington turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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