Football Preview: Trumann Wildcats vs. Westside Warriors
The Trumann Wildcats will head out to face off against the Westside Warriors at 7:00 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.
Trumann took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 36-14 margin over Harrisburg.
Tony Postell Jr had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 188 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 60 yards. Kayden Dunavin was another key player, rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Trumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 407 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Trumann's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Azari Thigpen led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Westside can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took down Riverview 34-19.
Trumann's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Westside, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Trumann against Westside in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 43-9 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Trumann 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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