Football Preview: Willingboro Chimeras vs. Woodbury Thundering Herd
The Willingboro Chimeras will take on the Woodbury Thundering Herd at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Willingboro will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
Willingboro is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Timber Creek Regional 53-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Chimeras as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Zahir Bryant had a dynamite game, picking up 129 receiving yards and three TDs.
Willingboro's run defense was locked in: Timber Creek Regional could only muster 3.2 yards per carry. The Chimeras didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.2.
Meanwhile, after only 13 points in their last matchup, Woodbury made sure to put some points up on the board against Gateway Regional on Saturday. The Thundering Herd walked away with a 32-21 win over the Gators. The Thundering Herd haven't had any issues with the Gators recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Willingboro better keep an eye on Dale Thomas. He was instrumental in Woodbury's win, rushing for 85 yards and three scores.
Woodbury didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Niko Jimenez.
Woodbury's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Willingboro, the victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-4.
Willingboro was able to grind out a solid win over Woodbury in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, winning 43-30. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Thundering Herd's Marquis Taylor, who picked up 198 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Chimeras to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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