The Osceola Indians will face off against the Rich Hill Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Osceola is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Osceola is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Appleton City on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Osceola had to suffer through a 62-20 loss at the hands of Appleton City. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 30th, while the Bulldogs are ranked fourth).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rich Hill). They really took it to Northland Christian for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-28 victory on the road. With that win, the Tigers brought their scoring average up to 29 points per game.
Zane Becker was his usual excellent self, rushing for 226 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 114.5 rushing yards per game. Preston Turner was another key player, gaining 77 total yards and four touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rich Hill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 446 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Rich Hill didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Will Klinksick.
Osceola's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Rich Hill, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Osceola has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 162.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rich Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 213.7. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Osceola against Rich Hill in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 68-6 win. Does Osceola have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rich Hill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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