Neah Bay is 4-0 against Concrete since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Neah Bay Red Devils will play host again on Friday to welcome the Concrete Lions, where kickoff is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Neah Bay's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
Neah Bay is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Washington's top teams: Tulalip Heritage, who was ranked 14th in their home state at the time (Neah Bay was ranked third). Neah Bay blew past Tulalip Heritage, posting an 82-20 win. The Red Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 44 points or more this season.
Neah Bay's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jodell Wimberly led the charge by rushing for 268 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Wimberly has posted since back in November of 2023. Another rusher making a difference was Tyler Swan, who rushed for 95 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries.
Neah Bay was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 476 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 217 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
One reason for the win was Neah Bay's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. In that department, Adan Ellis was the leader with three.
Meanwhile, Concrete came up short against Darrington on Friday and fell 42-32. The Lions have struggled against the Loggers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Concrete might have lost, but man, Josiah Rider was a machine: he rushed for 185 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 61 yards and a touchdown. Rider's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 176 rushing yards. Zach Link was another key player, gaining 179 total yards and a touchdown.
Neah Bay's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Concrete, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Neah Bay has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 330.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Concrete struggles in that department as they've been averaging 295.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Neah Bay against Concrete in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 74-44 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Rider, who rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Neah Bay still be able to contain Rider? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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