The Indian Creek Braves will challenge the Northview Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Indian Creek is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
Last Friday, Indian Creek beat Sullivan 21-14.
Indian Creek got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Evan Clark out in front who threw for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Jaxon Ramey was in the mix as well, providing Indian Creek with two touchdowns.
Indian Creek wouldn't let Sullivan keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Indian Creek can thank Carson Volz and Landon Thomas for forcing both of them. Alec Burress was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (0.5 for loss) and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Northview on the road against Edgewood on Friday as the squad secured a 41-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won five contests by 34 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Northview's victory came down to the chemistry between Colton Bath and his top target Avery Perry. Bath threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes while Perry gained 117 total yards and three touchdowns.
The win got Indian Creek back to even at 4-4. As for Northview, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Indian Creek has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Northview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 194.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Indian Creek barely slipped by Northview in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 22-21. The rematch might be a little tougher for Indian Creek 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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