The Roseland University Prep Knights will challenge the Branson Bulls at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Roseland University Prep will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Saturday, Roseland University Prep blew past Calistoga, posting a 52-12 victory. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Branson faced Stuart Hall in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Branson took a 40-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of Stuart Hall. The Bulls' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Branson saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Colby Buxton rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Buxton. Tom Lardner was in the mix too, providing Branson with a touchdown.
Buxton was just one part of a punishing run game: Branson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's a new trend for Branson: they were averaging 79 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 169.
Roseland University Prep's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Branson, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Roseland University Prep was dealt a bruising 90-12 loss at the hands of Branson in their previous matchup back in November of 2022. Will Roseland University Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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