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BENTONVILLE, BIXBY PREVIEW

Bentonville, Bixby Preview

TOM TABLER

Mascot Media | 9/9/2016

PHOTO CREDIT: Letterman Magazine

The Bentonville Tigers come into Friday night’s game against Bixby wanting to limit the mistakes that plagued them against Kansas City Rockhurst. Rockhurst is one of the tougher teams in Missouri, so a Bentonville loss to them is not something that should affect momentum. The Bixby Spartans come into the game on Friday with a close loss to forget about as well. The Spartans fell to Jenks 38-34 last Friday. The game this Friday night could set the tone for each team and get the season back on the right track.

Each loss was painful for both teams, but Friday is another day. Bixby had Jenks on the ropes most of the game last Friday night. Bixby’s offense had no problems moving the football against the Trojans and will likely be ready to go against the Tigers’ defense Friday. The Bixby passing game was impressive against Jenks, throwing for over 200 yards. Bixby’s defense will have to find a way to contain a potent Bentonville offense, and overcome a rowdy crowd this week to pull out a victory.

Bentonville will look to establish the run and make good use of running back Jacob Clark. With Clark being able to run the ball effectively, that should be able to open up the passing game and create problems for the Bixby defense. Coach Jody Grant wants the mistakes eliminated and a game against a solid team like Bixby is a good way to test the Tigers. The Bentonville-Bixby game has the makings of being another very close contest, with the game being decided late in the fourth quarter.

Each team will need to eliminate mistakes and not pick up silly penalties in order to come away with a victory. Bixby will want to continue to see good numbers coming out of the passing game. Bentonville will depend on the defense and a strong running game to grab a victory. The Bentonville-Bixby matchup should be a great game on Friday and has the makings of going right down to the wire.
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