The Clinton Maroons will face off against the El Paso-Gridley Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Clinton has struggled recently with 12 defeats in a row, while El Paso-Gridley will arrive with seven straight wins.
Clinton is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Shelbyville on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Maroons were dealt a 42-6 loss at the hands of the Rams. The Maroons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-0.
Meanwhile, El Paso-Gridley never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Eureka 40-0. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won five matchups by 32 points or more so far this season.
El Paso-Gridley's win came from a few key players Clinton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Owen Adams, who threw for 151 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Aaden Adams helped Owen out on the ground, rushing for 75 yards and one TD.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something El Paso-Gridley proved: they limited Eureka to a paltry 3.5 yards per carry. The Titans didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.4.
Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for El Paso-Gridley, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
Clinton couldn't quite get it done against El Paso-Gridley in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 as they fell 21-14. Will the Maroons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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