Football Preview: Minden Crimson Tide vs. Woodlawn-Shreveport Knights
The Minden Crimson Tide will face off against the Woodlawn-Shreveport Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Woodlawn-Shreveport is hoping to do what North Webster couldn't on Friday: put an end to Minden's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Minden's defense stepped up to hand North Webster a 20-0 shutout. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Crimson Tide have posted against the Knights since September 16, 2016.
One reason for the win was Minden's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Jeremiah Jones and Zion Johnson, who racked up five sacks between them. Minden got some further help from Javen Calloway: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Woodlawn-Shreveport, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past Lakeview 28-0 at home on Friday. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Woodlawn-Shreveport was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Minden's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Woodlawn-Shreveport, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Minden has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 241 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Woodlawn-Shreveport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 229.7. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Minden against Woodlawn-Shreveport in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 36-6 victory. Will Minden repeat their success, or does Woodlawn-Shreveport have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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