Rantoul is 0-9 against St. Joseph-Ogden since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Rantoul Eagles will welcome the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans at 7:00 p.m.
Rantoul is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They were dealt a 51-13 defeat at the hands of Tolono Unity. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 383rd, while the Rockets are ranked 138th).
Meanwhile, St. Joseph-Ogden put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Pontiac at home to the tune of 59-8. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
WYATT WERTZ was a one-man wrecking crew for St. Joseph-Ogden as he rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. WERTZ's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of KODEY MCKINNEY, who threw for 161 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 8-for-8 passing.
Rantoul's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for St. Joseph-Ogden, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Rantoul was dealt a bruising 62-8 defeat at the hands of St. Joseph-Ogden in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Rantoul, Logan Smith (who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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