Pleasant Plains is 0-3 against Olympia since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Cardinals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 952 yards in their previous games.
Pleasant Plains is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Pittsfield on Friday. The Cardinals walked away with a 27-14 victory over the Saukees.
Pleasant Plains' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grady Grisham, who rushed for 60 yards on only six carries, and also picked up 51 receiving yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pleasant Plains was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Olympia hadn't done well against Maroa-Forsyth recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Spartans strolled past the Trojans with points to spare, taking the game 50-36. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Olympia's win came from a few key players Pleasant Plains will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kolin Simpson, who rushed for 139 yards and four scores on only 13 carries. Those 139 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brendon Hardimon, who rushed for 117 yards and a pair of TDs on only five carries.
Pleasant Plains now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Olympia, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
Pleasant Plains was taken down by Olympia 51-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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