Football Game Preview: Sto-Rox Vikings vs. Waynesburg Central Raiders

The Sto-Rox Vikings will challenge the Waynesburg Central Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sto-Rox has given up an average of 41.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Sto-Rox came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were dealt a 64-14 loss at the hands of South Allegheny. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 56-6.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Waynesburg Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Charleroi 47-12 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won three contests by 33 points or more so far this season.

Sto-Rox better keep an eye on Zachery Jiblits. He was instrumental in Waynesburg Central's win, rushing for 222 yards and four scores on only nine carries. Those 222 rushing yards gave Jiblits a new career-high.

Waynesburg Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Waynesburg Central's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Sto-Rox, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Sto-Rox took a serious blow against Waynesburg Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 51-7. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.