Football Preview: Twin Loup Wolves vs. Palmer Tigers
The Twin Loup Wolves will challenge the Palmer Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Twin Loup finally turned things around against Chambers/Wheeler Central on Friday. They breezed by the Renegades on the road to the tune of 57-26. The Wolves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Garrett Hasenauer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 142 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Yahya Harris, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Twin Loup was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 353 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Palmer earned a 40-30 win over Burwell on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Twin Loup's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Palmer, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Twin Loup has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 205.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Palmer struggles in that department as they've been averaging 173.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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