Burlington and Yuma Set for Friday Showdown

Burlington and Yuma have faced each other 10 times since October 2015, with both teams currently sitting at 5-5. The Cougars are gearing up to take on the Outlaws this coming Friday at 7 PM, and Burlington is looking to extend a three-game winning streak and enhance their point total beyond their last game.

Burlington is coming off a strong performance this season, having achieved a dominant 52-23 victory over Denver Christians. The game was pretty much decided by halftime, where they led 28-3.

Scout Hamrich had an impressive outing, racking up 138 yards and five touchdowns on just eight carries. He has now scored a total of 10 touchdowns this season. Another contributor, Jason Sauced, also made significant strides, rushing for 170 yards and scoring once, averaging 7.4 yards per carry.

Their contributions were part of a relentless rushing attack. Burlington finished the game with 342 rushing yards, a continuation of their trend this season where they’ve consistently surpassed 315 rushing yards in all their matchups.

On the flip side, Yuma faced a tough challenge on Friday, being outscored in every quarter and suffering a significant defeat, 36-7. This marked Yuma’s first loss of the season.

Burlington’s latest victory pushed their record to a solid 4-0 while Yuma dropped to 3-1 after that game. Looking ahead to Friday, the key might well be which team can dominate the ground game. Burlington has been formidable on the ground this season, averaging 377 rushing yards per game, but Yuma hasn’t struggled much either, averaging 249 rushing yards.

In their earlier meeting last October, Burlington came out on top with a score of 20-12. One major player in that match, Jonathan Thomson from Yuma, rushed for two touchdowns and accumulated 133 yards, but he won’t be available this Friday. This raises the question: will it be easier for the Cougars to secure another win? Fans can check back after the game for updates.