Football Preview: White Oak Roughnecks vs. Gladewater Bears
White Oak is 0-6 against Gladewater since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The White Oak Roughnecks will look to defend their home field against the Gladewater Bears at 7:30 p.m. White Oak is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.4 points per game this season.
White Oak is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Tatum on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. White Oak came up short against Tatum, falling 49-28. The Roughnecks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, White Oak got top-tier performance from Jaxsen Ludlow, who threw for 225 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 124 yards on only 12 carries. Braydon Bratcher was in the mix too, providing White Oak with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Gladewater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of Atlanta. The game marked the Bears' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
White Oak's record is now 5-4. As for Gladewater, their record is now 3-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. White Oak has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 195.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Gladewater struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
White Oak was taken down by Gladewater 50-7 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will White Oak 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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