Football Preview: Marshall Mavericks vs. Whitehouse Wildcats
The Marshall Mavericks will take on the Whitehouse Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Whitehouse is hoping to do what Hallsville couldn't on Friday: put an end to Marshall's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Marshall breezed by Hallsville to the tune of 35-7. The result was nothing new for the Mavericks, who have now won seven games by 22 points or more so far this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Semaj Gatson and Isaiah Bush. Gatson rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries while Bush rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns.
Marshall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Whitehouse strolled past Hallsville with points to spare two weeks ago, taking the game 49-30. The win was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
Carter McLaughlin had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Za?Majeigh Mosley also helped out as he racked up 131 rushing yards.
Whitehouse didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kaden Mackey, Cameron Williams, and Julius Simms picked up one apiece. Williams has been hot , having also posted at least one defended passe the last six times he's played. Whitehouse got some further help from Daylon Hester: he made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Marshall's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 4.7 points per game. As for Whitehouse, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Marshall has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 300.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Whitehouse struggles in that department as they've been averaging 197.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Marshall skirted past Whitehouse 30-28 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Marshall since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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