Two dominant backs in Kenton Smith and Jaydon Peete are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Huntingdon Mustangs will head out to challenge the Milan Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Huntingdon comes in on ten and Milan on 12.
Huntingdon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against East Robertson as they made off with a 42-20 victory. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Milan didn't have too much trouble with East Nashville Magnet on Friday as they won 38-21.
Huntingdon better keep an eye on Zak Summers. He was instrumental in Milan's win, rushing for 81 yards and one TD on only ten carries. Those 81 rushing yards gave Summers a new career-high.
Milan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 402 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 193 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Milan's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Micah White, Lincoln Reel, and Bryer Smith, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Huntingdon's record now sits at 12-1. As for Milan, their record is now 12-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Huntingdon has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 272.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Milan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 190.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Huntingdon might still be hurting after the 34-9 loss they got from Milan in their previous matchup back in September. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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