The Herscher Tigers will challenge the Reed-Custer Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Herscher strolled past Streator with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. That looming 28-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Herscher had a senior duo take command as Tanner Jones threw for 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Mason Roberts gained 140 total yards and two touchdowns.
Herscher didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Roberts.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Reed-Custer, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They had just enough and edged out Peotone 31-28. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Comets considering their seven-point performance the game before.
Herscher's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.7 points over those games. As for Reed-Custer, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Herscher won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, slipping by Reed-Custer 8-7. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Comets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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