Football Recap: Water Valley Blue Devils vs. Eupora Eagles
Water Valley's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They skirted past the Eupora Eagles 48-46. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Blue Devils considering their seven-point performance the game before.
Zae Bradford was his usual excellent self, rushing for 396 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 157 rushing yards per game. Tre Adams was another key player, rushing for 140 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
Water Valley wouldn't let Eupora keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Donalvin Wilson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Water Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 581 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Water Valley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Eupora, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Water Valley will take on J.Z. George at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. J.Z. George's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Water Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Eupora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Noxapater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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