Marsing is 0-10 against Nampa Christian since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Huskies will take on the Trojans at 7:00 p.m.
Marsing's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against New Plymouth on Friday. They were beaten by the Pilgrims 35-0. Having soared to a lofty 45 points in the game before, the Huskies' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, while Nampa Christian put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Parma. The Trojans blew past the Panthers 46-0. The contest marked the Trojans' most dominant victory of the season.
Nampa Christian's win came from a few key players Marsing will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ian Johnson, who rushed for 118 yards on only seven carries. He is becoming a predictor of Nampa Christian's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Nate Rundquist was in the mix as well, providing the Trojans with one TD.
Nampa Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Nampa Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Rundquist, Gunnar Love, and Kaiser Henne picked up one apiece. Nampa Christian received some extra help from Rundquist, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
The win made it two in a row for Nampa Christian and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 13 points in those games. As for Marsing, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Marsing has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Nampa Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 180.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Marsing came up short against Nampa Christian when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 19-14. Can the Huskies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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