(Northwestern Football Field - KIWA Staff Photo)Orange City, Iowa (RI) — Dordt and Northwestern meet Saturday afternoon in Orange City with a share of the GPAC football championship on the line.
Both teams enter the regular-season finale with identical 8-2 overall records and 8-1 conference marks. The Defenders and Red Raiders are tied with Morningside atop the GPAC standings.
Here’s a closer look at the two programs.
Northwestern Red Raiders
Northwestern coach Matt McCarty says this is the position his team has worked toward all season.
McCarty says execution will be a major key, and the Red Raiders must take advantage of their opportunities.
He also points to big plays and turnovers as potential difference-makers.
Dordt Defenders
Dordt coach Joel Penner says his team is excited for the opportunity.
Penner says both programs know each other well, but Dordt will be prepared for whatever Northwestern brings.
Offensively, Penner says the Defenders must capitalize when scoring chances arise.
