Preview: Fox Creek Predators vs. Strom Thurmond Rebels
The Fox Creek Predators will be playing in front of their home fans against the Strom Thurmond Rebels at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Fox Creek has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Strom Thurmond will arrive with four straight victories.
Fox Creek started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Saluda. They took a hard 28-10 fall against the Tigers on Friday.
Meanwhile, Strom Thurmond can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 34-7 victory over Silver Bluff. With Strom Thurmond ahead 20-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Strom Thurmond's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Quan Edmond, who threw for 130 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Chris Barnes, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Strom Thurmond's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Juju Stevens and Michael Blocker who racked up five sacks between them.
Fox Creek has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Strom Thurmond, their win was their fifth straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 7-2.
Fox Creek came up short against Strom Thurmond in their previous matchup back in October of 2022, falling 26-14. Will Fox Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road?
