Football Preview: Smiths Station Panthers vs. Dothan Wolves
Smiths Station has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Dothan Wolves at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 4-4 against one another since August of 2014, but likely not for long.
It was a proper cat-fight when Smiths Station took on Auburn on Friday. Smiths Station was outmatched by Auburn on the road and fell 70-6. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 191st, while the Tigers are ranked first).
Meanwhile, Dothan came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their matchup on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 37-0 win over JAG. That looming 37-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wolves yet this season.
It was another big night for Aj Alexander, who rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 136 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Dothan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 197 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
Smiths Station's defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Dothan, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Smiths Station was dealt a bruising 66-0 loss at the hands of Dothan in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Smiths Station 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.
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