Football Preview: Fort Walton Beach Vikings vs. Rickards Raiders
The Fort Walton Beach Vikings will face off against the Rickards Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Walton Beach will be strutting in after a victory while Rickards will be coming in after a loss.
Fort Walton Beach took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They blew past Leon 28-7. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Anthony Gassaway was a one-man wrecking crew for Fort Walton Beach as he rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns. Gassaway didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made a tackle (1.0 for loss).
Fort Walton Beach wouldn't let Leon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Fort Walton Beach can thank Austin Bouck and Gassaway for forcing all of them.
Meanwhile, Rickards took a blow against Colquitt County on Friday, falling 44-13. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-3.
Fort Walton Beach now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Rickards, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Fort Walton Beach took a serious blow against Rickards in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, falling 47-14. Will Fort Walton Beach have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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