For the first time this season, Morton will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the Richland Rangers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morton has given up an average of 26 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Morton's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Raleigh on Friday. They were outmatched by the Lions and fell 36-0. Having soared to a lofty 43 points in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Richland came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 points), and they left with even more momentum. They breezed past the Dragons to the tune of 35-6. Richland's victory was all the more impressive since the Dragons were averaging only 12.8 points allowed on the season.
Richland's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Morton, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Morton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Richland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 217.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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