The Jenison Wildcats will challenge the Rockford Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Friday, Jenison was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 31-26 to Grandville. The Wildcats have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Rockford faced Hudsonville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Rams fell 35-28 to the Eagles. While the Rams had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Eagles 14-7.
Jenison will need to focus on slowing down Brayden Daniels, one of several Rockford players who made an impact when they last played. He threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns. Owen Holt was Daniels' top target, picking up 141 receiving yards and one TD.
Jenison's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Rockford, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-2.
Jenison won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, slipping by Rockford 15-14. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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