Football Game Preview: Welch Wildcats vs. Medford Cardinals

The Welch Wildcats will face off against the Medford Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Welch has given up an average of 31.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Welch is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Oaks-Mission on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Wildcats were dealt a 60-14 defeat at the hands of the Warriors. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-8.

Meanwhile, Medford won against Bluejacket on October 3rd with 50 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. The Cardinals didn't even let Watts on the board, marking the Cardinals' second-straight 50-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won five games by 36 points or more so far this season.

The win was the third in a row for Medford, bringing their record up to 5-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points over those games. As for Welch, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.

Welch came up short against Medford in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 28-24. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.