Football Preview: Wakulla War Eagles vs. Menendez Falcons
The Wakulla War Eagles will play host again on Friday to welcome the Menendez Falcons, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Wakulla is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.2 points per game this season.
Last Thursday, Wakulla earned a 28-21 win over Suwannee.
It was another big night for Sion Ransom, who rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Owen Klees, who threw for 223 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt.
Wakulla didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaylen Jones and Auvion Thomas. Wakulla got some further help from Kayden Johnson: he picked up three sacks and made 11 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Menendez entered their tilt with Yulee last Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Hornets with a sharp 30-8 victory. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won three matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Menendez got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cash Downey out in front who threw for 174 yards on 12 of 18 attempts, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Menendez wouldn't let Yulee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Menendez can thank Joseph Soto and Trenton Williams for forcing both of them. Williams also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine. Kayne Vona was another major factor on D, making five total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Menendez pushed their record up to 6-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 31.0 points per game. As for Wakulla, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Wakulla has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 374.2 total yards per game. It's a different story for Menendez, though, as they've been averaging only 217.4. Will Wakulla be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Menendez flip the script? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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