The Rogers Vikings will challenge the Johnston Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rogers hasn't scored more than 12 points for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Last Friday, Rogers didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Chariho, but they still walked away with a 12-7 win. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Chargers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Among those leading the charge was Brayden Ward, who rushed for 101 yards and one score. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 12 total tackles and defending one pass.
Meanwhile, Johnston came up short against Coventry on Friday and fell 35-26. The Panthers have struggled against the Oakers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Rogers will need to focus on slowing down Ethan Archambeault, one of several Johnston players who made an impact when they last played. He threw for 201 yards and a pair of TDs. The team also got some help courtesy of Yadier Grullon, who picked up 121 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Johnston fell to 2-1. As for Rogers, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Rogers against Johnston when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 56-21 victory. In that game, the Vikings amassed a halftime lead of 34-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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