The Laurel Spartans will challenge the Potomac Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laurel has given up an average of 32 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Laurel's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Suitland on Friday. They were outmatched by the Rams and fell 45-0. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the Spartans' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Potomac ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They managed a 32-26 win over Oxon Hill. The victory was just business as usual for the Wolverines, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Laurel better keep an eye on Damarion Baxter. He was instrumental in Potomac's win, rushing for 245 yards and three scores while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 138 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Baxter is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Potomac was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Laurel's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Potomac, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Laurel won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in September of 2022, slipping by Potomac 14-13. Will the Spartans repeat their success, or do the Wolverines have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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