Football Preview: Wellsville Tigers vs. Valley Christian Eagles
After starting their season with five straight games on the road, Wellsville is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Valley Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Wellsville finally turned things around against Leetonia on Friday. They breezed by the Bears on the road to the tune of 35-0. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tyrell Watkins was his usual excellent self, rushing for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also picking up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Richie Wyse, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wellsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wellsville's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Dontay Wilcox and Watkins, who racked up four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took down East Palestine 56-38. The win was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on four straight.
Wellsville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Valley Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Wellsville was dealt a bruising 53-13 defeat at the hands of Valley Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Wellsville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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