Durant is 0-10 against Coweta since September of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Lions are taking a road trip to square off against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Durant sitting on three straight victories and Coweta on seven.
On Thursday, Durant didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Shawnee, but they still walked away with a 21-17 win.
Meanwhile, Coweta humbled Edison with a 44-7 victory. That 37 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Coweta's win came from a few key players Durant will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brock Heilmann, who rushed for 133 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries. Heilmann is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 112 every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Legend Ellis, who rushed for 31 yards and a pair of TDs.
Coweta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Coweta's defense and their four sacks. In that department, Hudson Arnold was the leader with three.
Durant now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Coweta, their record now sits at 7-0.
Durant came up short against Coweta in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 17-13. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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