The Heide Trask Titans are taking a road trip to challenge the Dixon Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Dixon is hoping to do what Sandhills T couldn't on Friday: put an end to Heide Trask's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Heide Trask blew past Sandhills T, posting a 66-6 victory at home. Fans of Heide Trask have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Heide Trask was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 414 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 258 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Heide Trask's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged six passes before it was all said and done. Demond Moore led the group effort, picking up four of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dixon, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They breezed by South Lenoir at home to the tune of 40-12 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jj Gulat was a one-man wrecking crew for Dixon as he rushed for 279 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Sean Delaney, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Dixon wouldn't let South Lenoir keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Jayden Kirkpatrick led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, forcing two fumbles, and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Heide Trask's record now sits at 3-0. As for Dixon, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Heide Trask came up short against Dixon when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 28-22. Thankfully for Heide Trask, Cameron Parker (who rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards) 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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