Football Game Preview: Wesclin Warriors vs. Red Bud Musketeers

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 4:00am

Football Preview: Wesclin Warriors vs. Red Bud Musketeers

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Wesclin hasn't had much luck against Red Bud recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wesclin Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Red Bud Musketeers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Wesclin finally turned things around against Sparta/Steeleville on Friday. They blew past the Bulldogs 34-6 on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Warriors needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.

Wesclin relied on the efforts of William Waggoner, who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns, and Cael Madden, who rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown.

Meanwhile, Red Bud had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Tigers 21-20.

Wesclin's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Red Bud, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.

Wesclin was taken down by Red Bud 28-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Wesclin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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