The Columbus Titans will head out on the road to take on the Parsons Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus has given up an average of 32.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Columbus is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Frontenac on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Titans were dealt a 41-14 loss at the hands of the Raiders. The Titans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Despite the defeat, Columbus got top-tier performance from Jayden Rodriguez, who picked up 145 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Rodriguez's longest reception was for an incredible 76 yards.
Meanwhile, Parsons was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 40-34 to Atchison. While the Vikings had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Phoenix 14-0.
Columbus will have to contain Dakaryi Jones as he made an impact in Parsons' last game. He rushed for 121 yards and four TDs.
Columbus' loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Parsons, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Columbus took their victory against Parsons when the teams last played back in November of 2024 by a conclusive 21-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Titans since the squad 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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