The Dexter Bearcats will face off against the Southern Boone Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Dexter: 3.8, Southern Boone: 9.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
Southern Boone is hoping to do what East Prairie couldn't on Friday: put an end to Dexter's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Dexter really took it to East Prairie for the full four quarters, racking up a 36-0 victory on the road. Fans of the Bearcats have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Jett Grams, who rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Jason Hervoyavich got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Dexter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Dexter's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Christian Wirz, Houston Neely, and Neely picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 40 points the game before, Southern Boone was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They took a 13-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Boonville. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Dexter's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Southern Boone, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Dexter has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 308.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Southern Boone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 181.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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