Football Preview: Big Sandy Wildcats vs. Beckville Bearcats
Big Sandy is 0-4 against Beckville since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Big Sandy Wildcats will head out to face off against the Beckville Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Big Sandy didn't have too much trouble with Harleton at home as they won 34-20. The win made it back-to-back victories for Big Sandy.
It was another big night for Lurbryson Ross, who rushed for 142 yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made eight total tackles.
Big Sandy wouldn't let Harleton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Big Sandy can thank Ross and Brennon Ference for forcing both of them. Ross' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Beckville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Elysian Fields at home to the tune of 60-28. The Bearcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jorden Prince was his usual excellent self, rushing for 234 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Harris, who gained 70 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Beckville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Big Sandy's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Beckville, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Big Sandy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 205.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Beckville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 258.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Big Sandy was taken down by Beckville 69-14 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Big Sandy, Jkoby Williams (who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns on only eight passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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