Football Preview: Alexander Central Cougars vs. Watauga Pioneers
Alexander Central hasn't had much luck against Watauga recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Alexander Central Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Watauga Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Alexander Central was able to grind out a solid victory over Freedom, taking the game 30-20.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jeremiah Whitaker and he. Whitaker rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries while he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 73 yards.
Alexander Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamison Rowe and Adian Baity.
Meanwhile, Watauga put another one in the bag back in September to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 47-21 margin over North Davidson. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 26 points or more this season.
Matthew Leon was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Watauga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 402 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
The win got Alexander Central back to even at 3-3. As for Watauga, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Alexander Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 249.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Watauga struggles in that department as they've been averaging 258.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Alexander Central came up short against Watauga in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 41-34. Will Alexander Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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