Football Preview: South Fork Cubs vs. Calistoga Wildcats
The South Fork Cubs will venture away from home to square off against the Calistoga Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Fork is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, South Fork finally turned things around against Swett on Friday. They blew past the Warriors 68-12. The Cubs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wesley Way was his usual excellent self, rushing for 212 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries.
South Fork was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 477 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 20.7 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 287.3.
Meanwhile, Calistoga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a blow against Roseland University Prep, falling 52-12.
South Fork's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Calistoga, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Everything came up roses for South Fork against Calistoga in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 52-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for South Fork 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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