Football Recap: Woodland Takes a Loss

Woodland had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it six. They took a blow against the Winterboro Bulldogs, falling 60-14. The Bobcats lost against the Bulldogs in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 28-20 score last time.

As for Winterboro, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.6 points on average this season.

Winterboro's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jamari Nicks, who rushed for 91 yards and one score. Nicks really tore up the turf during one magnificent 86-yard run. Carter Castleberry was another key receiver, picking up 97 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Woodland will face off against rival Fayetteville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Winterboro is set to square off against their familiar foe Wadley at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Winterboro 11.6, Wadley 9.8) so any points scored will be well earned.