The Murtaugh Red Devils will square off against the Glenns Ferry Pilots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Murtaugh is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Murtaugh is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Oakley, who was ranked 22nd in their home state at the time (Murtaugh was ranked 16th). Murtaugh claimed a resounding 62-28 win over Oakley at home. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Red Devils as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Glenns Ferry hadn't done well against Oakley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Everything went Glenns Ferry's way against Oakley as Glenns Ferry made off with a 40-14 win. Considering the Pilots have won three matches by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Bryce Sterling was his usual excellent self, rushing for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 157 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Aaron De Leon was another key receiver, gaining 175 total yards and two touchdowns.
Murtaugh's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Glenns Ferry, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Everything came up roses for Murtaugh against Glenns Ferry in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 66-8 victory. In that contest, Murtaugh amassed a halftime lead of 50-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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