The Arlington Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the North Bend Central Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Arlington took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 33-14 win over Aquinas. The matchup marked the Eagles' most dominant victory of the season.
Oliver Ladehoff had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 166 yards and four TDs while picking up 9.8 yards per carry.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Friday. North Bend Central managed a 22-16 win over Tekamah-Herman.
Arlington better keep an eye on Ethan Oden. He was instrumental in North Bend Central's win, rushing for 97 yards and one touchdown. Dustin Zakovec made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
North Bend Central's run defense was locked in: Tekamah-Herman could only muster 1.1 yards per carry. While two picked up at least 11 total tackles, Oden stood above the rest. He rushed for 97 yards and one score. North Bend Central's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.3.
Arlington's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 27.0 points this season. As for North Bend Central, their record is now 2-3.
Everything went Arlington's way against North Bend Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as Arlington made off with a 38-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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