Two dominant signal callers in Neiman Lawrence and Timothy Cole are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Northwestern Bulls will face off against the Raines Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Northwestern is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Bishop Moore 52-21. Winning may never get old, but the Bulls sure are getting used to it with their 12th in a row.
Meanwhile, Raines got the win against Booker on Friday by a conclusive 28-8. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 21-0.
One reason for the win was Raines' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Makhel Smith-York, Travis Williams, and Chenaniah Doran, who each picked up one sack apiece. Raines got some further help from Smith-York: he picked up a sack and made five total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Northwestern's record now sits at 12-1. As for Raines, their record is now 13-0.
Everything came up roses for Northwestern against Raines in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 41-0 win. Will the Bulls repeat their success, or do the Vikings have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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