The Pelican Rapids Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Crookston Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Pelican Rapids lost 38-16 to Barnesville on Friday. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Grady Larson, who threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns. Channing Russman also helped out as he racked up 119 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Crookston was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They came up short against Frazee, falling 41-16.
Pelican Rapids' loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-1. As for Crookston, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Everything came up roses for Pelican Rapids against Crookston when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 54-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pelican Rapids 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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