Jefferson hasn't had much luck against Broadwater recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Jefferson Panthers will welcome the Broadwater Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Jefferson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.6 points per game this season.
Jefferson is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Montana's top teams: Manhattan, who was ranked seventh in their home state at the time (Jefferson was ranked 15th). Jefferson took a 37-19 bruising from Manhattan on Friday. The Panthers' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Luke Oxarart, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 105 receiving yards. Another passer making a difference was Tyzer Zody, who threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Broadwater). They claimed a resounding 59-6 victory over Sweet Grass County on the road. Considering the Bulldogs have won four matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Broadwater's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Bradan Martin, who rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and Tavyn Anderson, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Martin is becoming a predictor of Broadwater's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Broadwater was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Broadwater didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Deegan Mattson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Broadwater, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Jefferson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Broadwater struggles in that department as they've been averaging 167.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Broadwater in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 35-0 win. Does Jefferson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Broadwater turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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