The Sparta Spartans will take on the Kenowa Hills Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sparta has given up an average of 30.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sparta is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Lowell on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Spartans lost 34-14 to the Red Arrows. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 208th, while the Red Arrows are ranked 45th).
Meanwhile, Kenowa Hills waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Yellow Jackets 42-0. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Knights yet this season.
Sparta has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Kenowa Hills, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Sparta came up short against Kenowa Hills when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 33-21. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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