Football Preview: Edisto Cougars vs. Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins
Edisto is 0-4 against Orangeburg-Wilkinson since August of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Edisto Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Edisto finally turned things around against Calhoun County on Friday. They managed an 8-4 win over the Saints.
Meanwhile, Orangeburg-Wilkinson put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They secured a 14-9 W over Airport.
Derrick Thomas had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Brenden Peoples was another key player, rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Peoples wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Orangeburg-Wilkinson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 222 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Edisto's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Orangeburg-Wilkinson, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Edisto might still be hurting after the 26-0 defeat they got from Orangeburg-Wilkinson when the teams last played back in August of 2017. Will Edisto have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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