Football Preview: Rehobeth Rebels vs. Wetumpka Indians
Rehobeth has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will venture away from home to take on the Wetumpka Indians at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Rehobeth is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since September 22, 2023 last Friday. They came up short against Pike Road, falling 40-19. The loss was the Rebels' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Wetumpka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell to Pike Road 17-12. Despite 99 more yards than the Patriots, the Indians couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Wetumpka might have lost, but man, Jimmy King was a machine: he rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
Even if they lost, Wetumpka's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Ethan Bailey was especially locked on to Pike Road's QB and sacked him twice. Kelby Walker was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Even though they lost, Wetumpka was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Rehobeth fell to 2-1. As for Wetumpka, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
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