Football Game Preview: Gosnell Pirates vs. Trumann Wildcats

The Gosnell Pirates will head out to square off against the Trumann Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gosnell will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Gosnell and Pocahontas meet (seven straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Pirates put the hurt on the Redskins with a sharp 48-28 victory. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won three contests by 20 points or more so far this season.

Meanwhile, Trumann played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Highland and fell 60-14. The Wildcats have struggled against the Rebels recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Gosnell will have to contain Arzell Rulford as he made an impact in Trumann's last game. He rushed for 147 yards and one TD on only nine carries. Rulford really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.

Gosnell's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Trumann, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Gosnell took their victory against Trumann when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 38-14 score. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Wildcats' Tony Postell Jr, who rushed for 152 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Pirates to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.