Football Preview: UMS-Wright Prep Bulldogs vs. Vigor Wolves
The UMS-Wright Prep Bulldogs and the Vigor Wolves will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (UMS-Wright Prep: 13, Vigor: 4.3) so any points scored will be well earned.
UMS-Wright Prep is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They slipped by Andalusia 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for UMS-Wright Prep.
One reason for the win was UMS-Wright Prep's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Samuel Davis was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Meanwhile, while Vigor put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Eufaula. Vigor breezed by Eufaula to the tune of 41-0. Considering the Wolves have won nine games by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Vigor found their leader in sophomore Demetris Johnson, who rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Johnson got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 81 yards. Jamarion Osborne was another key player, picking up 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Vigor was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Vigor wouldn't let Eufaula keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Emmanuel Gales, Jabarrius Garror, Aslan Jones, and Kentonio Kelly Jr. picked up one apiece. Kelly Jr. is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
UMS-Wright Prep has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.6 points per game. As for Vigor, their win bumped their record up to 11-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. UMS-Wright Prep has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Vigor struggles in that department as they've been averaging 183.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
UMS-Wright Prep ended up a good deal behind Vigor in their previous matchup back in September, losing 30-14. Can UMS-Wright Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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