Calhoun City is 10-0 against Bruce since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Calhoun City Wildcats will face off against the Bruce Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Calhoun City is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Calhoun City will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points back in September, then bounced right back against Hamilton last Friday. Calhoun City blew past Hamilton, posting a 50-12 win on the road. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 30 points or more this season.
Harland Pittman had a dynamite game for Calhoun City, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Jaquavion Jennings also helped out with an impressive 96 receiving yards.
Calhoun City wouldn't let Hamilton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Calhoun City can thank Javontae Harvey and Demarious Pittman for forcing all of them.
Meanwhile, Bruce's offense rose to the challenge against a Tigers defense that boasted an average of only 12.43 points allowed on Friday. Bruce skirted past Hatley 37-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Trojans have posted since September 7, 2023.
Jay Cole Williams had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 158 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bruce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Calhoun City's record is now 5-1. As for Bruce, their record now sits at 2-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Calhoun City has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bruce struggles in that department as they've been averaging 149.9. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Calhoun City against Bruce when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 58-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calhoun City 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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