The Kiefer Trojans will take on the Hugo Buffaloes at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Kiefer was able to grind out a solid victory over Prague, taking the game 40-28. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.
Bradley Breland continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 278 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 119.2 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Kiefer was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 372 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Hugo entered their tilt with Okmulgee on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 45-6 win over the Bulldogs. That 39 point margin sets a new team best for the Buffaloes this season.
Hugo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Logan Allen, Jakabrian Tarver, Dakota Coulter, and Quincy Shelton picked up one apiece. Shelton continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
The victory got Kiefer back to even at 3-3. As for Hugo, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Kiefer has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 205.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hugo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.7. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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