Football Preview: Woodlan Warriors vs. Jay County Patriots
Woodlan is 9-1 against Jay County since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Woodlan Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Jay County Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Jay County took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Woodlan, who comes in off a win.
Woodlan took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Southern Wells 50-13 at home. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
DREW FLEEK had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 71 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made two total tackles. Another back making a difference was Shaiden Snyder, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Woodlan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southern Wells only rushed for 63.
Woodlan's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged six passes before it was all said and done. Cooper Smith led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Jay County came up short against Bluffton on Friday and fell 34-25. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
Woodlan's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Jay County, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Woodlan came up short against Jay County in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 34-29. Can Woodlan avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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