Dawson County is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will head out to face off against the Sidney Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
Dawson County is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Fergus two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Red Devils lost 46-20 to the Golden Eagles. The Red Devils have struggled against the Golden Eagles recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Sidney against Bowman County co-op [Bowman/Scranton] on Friday as the squad secured a 54-12 victory. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 20 points or more this season.
Dawson County better focus on containing Aaron Schmitz and Gradin Sukut as the pair were huge in Sidney's win. Schmitz rushed for 173 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, while Sukut rushed for 47 yards and a pair of scores. Ethan King was in the mix too, providing Sidney with one touchdown.
Sidney was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 186 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Sidney didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Axyl Bruan, Sukut, and Jaxson Burger picked up one apiece. Sidney received some extra help from King, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Dawson County now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Sidney, their record now sits at 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Dawson County against Sidney in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 34-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Devils since the squad 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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