Football Preview: Greenbrier Wolfpack vs. Evans Knights
Greenbrier is 0-8 against Evans since November of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Greenbrier Wolfpack will face off against the Evans Knights at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Greenbrier focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up five on Friday.
Greenbrier is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since October 27, 2023 on Friday. They took a blow against Effingham County, falling 37-7. The game marked the Wolfpack's lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Evans came up short against Statesboro on Friday and fell 21-13.
Despite the defeat, Evans got top-tier performance from Jeremy Howard, who rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Howard really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Even though they lost, Evans was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Greenbrier now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Evans, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Greenbrier has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Evans struggles in that department as they've been averaging 203.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Greenbrier and Evans were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but Greenbrier came up empty-handed after a 22-21 loss. Can Greenbrier avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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