Oberlin is 1-9 against Columbia since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Phoenix are taking a road trip to square off against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Oberlin has given up an average of 36.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oberlin is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Wellington on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Phoenix were beaten by the Dukes 48-6. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
Meanwhile, Columbia strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They claimed a resounding 48-14 win over Brookside. Given the Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Cardinals are ranked 608th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Oberlin better keep an eye on Xavier Hendon. He was instrumental in Columbia's win, rushing for 198 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Hendon is now averaging an impressive 105 rushing yards per game. Wesley Sanders was in the mix as well, providing Columbia with two TDs.
Columbia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 392 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Columbia, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Peyton Liedtke, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Columbia's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Oberlin, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Oberlin was taken down by Columbia 48-7 in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Phoenix were down 34-0.
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