Flagler are taking a road trip to take on Wiley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Flagler is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Caliche just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They were beaten by the Buffaloes 50-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Even if they lost, Flagler's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Brayden Hill, Jordan Wilson, and JR Kountz, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Wiley suffered their closest defeat since September 20, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Cheraw by a score of 54-51. The Panthers gained 151 more yards on the day, but it was the Wolverines that made the best use of them.
Flagler will have to contain Grant Mauch as he made an impact in Wiley's last game. He rushed for 235 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 190 yards and four TDs. Mauch is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last four games he's played.
While Wiley came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Cheraw: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 42.1%. The team can thank Devonte Pizarro for the heroic effort on defense: he. Wiley wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 53.1%.
Flagler's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Wiley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Flagler was dealt a bruising 64-20 loss at the hands of Wiley in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Mauch, who threw for 145 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 86 yards and one score. Now that Flagler knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
