The Oldham-Ramona/R Rutland will challenge Sioux Falls Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oldham-Ramona/R will be strutting in after a win while Sioux Falls Lutheran will be coming in after a loss.
Oldham-Ramona/R took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Sunshine Bible Academy, posting a 43-16 victory at home. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rutland needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Cooper Merager was a one-man wrecking crew for Oldham-Ramona/R as he rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 43 yards and a touchdown. Merager's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Brock Eppe was another key player, rushing for 145 yards.
Oldham-Ramona/R wouldn't let Sunshine Bible Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Oldham-Ramona/R can thank Jace Schiernbeck and Rylen Olson for forcing all of them. Schiernbeck also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing three fumbles, and making six total tackles.
Meanwhile, Sioux Falls Lutheran was beaten by Avon 58-8 on Friday. Sioux Falls Lutheran has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Oldham-Ramona/R's win ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Sioux Falls Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
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