After two games on the road, Emmett is heading back home. They will welcome the Columbia Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Emmett is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Vallivue just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took an 18-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Falcons. The match marked the Huskies' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Emmett saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Lincoln Thayn, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Columbia fell victim to Bishop Kelly and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Knights, falling 54-0. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost four in a row.
Emmett's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Emmett has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 394.8 total yards per game. It's a different story for Columbia, though, as they've been averaging only 223.6. Will Emmett be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Columbia flip the script?
Emmett was able to grind out a solid victory over Columbia in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 35-28. Will Emmett repeat their success, or does Columbia have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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