Football Recap: Fleming Wildcats vs. Briggsdale Falcons
Fleming lost to Briggsdale back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Fleming Wildcats took their game at home with ease, bagging a 66-28 victory over the Briggsdale Falcons. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 30 points or more this season.
Grant Kuntz was his usual excellent self, rushing for 340 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 18.9 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 65 yards. Conner Marchant was another major influence, as he rushed for 95 yards and ran in a TD.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Fleming was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 449 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
Fleming's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Briggsdale, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming will take on Idalia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fleming's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matchups. As for Briggsdale, they will square off against Caliche at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Caliche will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Briggsdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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