Two dominant backs in Josiah Claybrooks and Geron Johnson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Kirkwood Cobras will play host again on Friday to welcome the Bartlett Panthers, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Kirkwood's defense has only allowed 10.6 points per game this season, so Bartlett's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Kirkwood is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 46-0 win over West Creek. Considering the Cobras have won seven matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kirkwood relied on the efforts of Claybrooks, who rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and Miles Reding, who threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns while completing 92.3% of his passes.
Kirkwood wouldn't let West Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Kirkwood can thank Jacory Gentry and Matthew Dirks for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Bartlett entered their tilt with Whitehaven on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They snuck past the Tigers with a 19-14 victory.
It was another big night for Johnson, who rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 81 yards.
Kirkwood's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.3 points per game. As for Bartlett, their record now sits at 6-3.
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