Football Preview: Oxford Wildcats vs. Kinsley Coyotes
The Oxford Wildcats will take on the Kinsley Coyotes at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oxford knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Kinsley likes a good challenge.
Oxford is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering South Central just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Timberwolves at home and fell 78-32. The game marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Oxford might have lost, but man, Cordell Jordan was a machine: he rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Chase Douglas got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Oxford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 191 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Kinsley suffered their biggest loss since October 6, 2023 on Friday. They came up short against South Gray, falling 36-14. The Coyotes have struggled against the Rebels recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even if they lost, Kinsley's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Zachary Kraft with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 16. Brady Kraft was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 16 total tackles.
Oxford's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2. As for Kinsley, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 6-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Oxford has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 252.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Kinsley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 255.1. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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