The Osborne Bulldogs will take on the Pike Valley Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Osborne has given up an average of 39.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Osborne is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 58-24 defeat at the hands of St. John's/Tipton Catholic. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bulldogs have suffered against the Blujays since September 11, 2015.
Meanwhile, Pike Valley beat Waverly 28-20 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Osborne better keep an eye on Owen Russell. He was instrumental in Pike Valley's win, rushing for 95 yards and three TDs. Those 95 rushing yards gave Russell a new career-high.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Pike Valley's defense and their five sacks. Waverly's QB won't forget Trenten Robison anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Quentin Crum was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Osborne's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Pike Valley, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Osborne against Pike Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 64-18 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Panthers' Andrew Cooper, who threw for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 59 yards and one score on only eight carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Bulldogs to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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