Football Preview: Wilcox Chargers vs. Sacred Heart Prep Gators
Wilcox has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Sacred Heart Prep Gators at 7:00 p.m. Wilcox is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.9 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Wilcox took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 42-13 win over Palo Alto. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won four matches by 25 points or more so far this season.
Wilcox found their leader in underclassman Kai Imahara, who rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Elijah Vallejo was another key player, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wilcox was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 343 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, a victory for Sacred Heart Prep just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Los Gatos, falling 42-10. While losing is never fun, the Gators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 380th, while the Wildcats are ranked 59th).
Wilcox pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Wilcox has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 283.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sacred Heart Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 160.1. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Wilcox was able to grind out a solid victory over Sacred Heart Prep in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, winning 28-21. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Sacred Heart Prep's Charlie Stuart, who picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Wilcox to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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