Football Preview: Woodlan Warriors vs. Jay County Patriots
Woodlan is 9-1 against Jay County since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Woodlan Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Jay County Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Woodlan will be strutting in after a win while Jay County will be coming in after a loss.
Woodlan took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Southern Wells 50-13 at home. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
DREW FLEEK was a one-man wrecking crew for Woodlan as he rushed for 71 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. FLEEK also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making two total tackles. Shaiden Snyder was another key rusher, rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Woodlan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southern Wells only rushed for 63.
Woodlan's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged six passes before it was all said and done. Cooper Smith led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Jay County came up short against Bluffton on Friday and fell 34-25. The Patriots haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Woodlan's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Jay County, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Woodlan came up short against Jay County when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 34-29. Can Woodlan avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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