Charlotte has won three straight games at home, while Olivet has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Orioles will host the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Charlotte was able to grind out a solid victory over Ionia, taking the game 40-28.
Charlotte found their leader in freshman Evret Laguire, who rushed for 83 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
Charlotte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 214 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Olivet won against Ionia last Friday with 56 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Eagles took their matchup with ease, bagging a 56-21 win over Eaton Rapids. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Charlotte's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Olivet, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Charlotte was able to grind out a solid victory over Olivet in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, winning 14-3. Will the Orioles repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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