The Millbrook Pioneers will head out to challenge the Sherando Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millbrook is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Millbrook is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Jefferson on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Millbrook came up short against Jefferson, falling 48-26. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 195th in Virginia, while the Cougars are ranked 16th in West Virginia).
Meanwhile, Sherando has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.63 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 44-20 to Kettle Run. It was the first time this season that the Warriors let down their fans at home.
Millbrook now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Sherando, they moved to 7-1 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Millbrook strolled past Sherando in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a score of 19-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Millbrook 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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