Eagle Grove will look to rebound after falling in their district-opener to Woodward-Granger, 42-0. The Eagles will face off against a new gridiron foe, as they travel south and west to Lake City to take on the Titans of South Central Calhoun. Friday will mark the first-ever meeting between the two schools in football.
South Central Calhoun came into this season fresh off their first UNI Dome appearance since 2009, when they won the Class A State Title as Southern Cal. The Titans are lead by sophomore quarterback Gavin Batta, who’s thrown for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns at the halfway mark of the season. Blake McAlister has been the Titans top runner so far, rushing for 375 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kevin Kings and Zach Trott have also combined for 372 yards and 5 touchdowns on the season as well. McAlister has also caught 3 touchdowns this season, while the receivers are lead by Joshua Dietrich.
Eagle Grove will look to regain their footing on offense with Logan Willard’s flexbone attack. Tate Richardson will also hope to change his fortunes throwing the football, as he has thrown 5 interceptions and no touchdowns so far this season. Jake Jeske continues to be the battering ram for the Eagles offense, rushing for 227 yards on the season. Roberto Calls has also added 202 yards on the ground as well.
Kickoff will come at 7 PM for South Central Calhoun High School in Lake City.