Argenta-Oreana hadn't done well against Villa Grove recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Argenta-Oreana Bombers walked away with a 28-21 victory over the Villa Grove Blue Devils. This was payback for the Bombers, who suffered a 27-26 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Villa Grove lost, don't look at Noah Wilcoxon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 46 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Argenta-Oreana's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Villa Grove, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Argenta-Oreana will face off against Cerro Gordo/Bement at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Argenta-Oreana is facing Cerro Gordo/Bement at the right time seeing as Cerro Gordo/Bement is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Villa Grove, they will challenge Sangamon Valley/Tri-City at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sangamon Valley/Tri-City's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Villa Grove's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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