Football Preview: Laurens Raiders vs. Wren Hurricanes
The Laurens Raiders are taking a road trip to challenge the Wren Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Laurens finally turned things around against Southside on Friday. They claimed a resounding 45-0 win over the Tigers at home. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Laurens can attribute much of their success to Will Thompson, who rushed for 16 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 129 yards on ten of 16 attempts.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Laurens was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Laurens didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Javaye Suber and Nideaz Williams.
Meanwhile, Wren was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Fountain Inn 49-12 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won four matches by 27 points or more so far this season.
Wren had a senior duo take command as Reese Price gained 236 total yards and two touchdowns and Colten Bagwell threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave Price a new career-high in rushing yards.
Laurens' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Wren, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
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