Two dominant backs in Ahvare Galbreath and Robert Bailey are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Clarksville Wildcats will be playing at home against the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Clarksville will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Clarksville earned a 20-7 win over Siegel.
Kayden Pledger looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 35 yards and two touchdowns. Those two rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Clarksville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 221 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Clarksville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Max Cunningham, Jamarcus Watkins, and Karter Pledger picked up one apiece. Cunningham got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville Central was able to grind out a solid victory over Summit last Friday, taking the game 24-17. That looming 24-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Golden Eagles yet this season.
The win got Shelbyville Central back to even at 3-3. As for Clarksville, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. Clarksville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 232.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Shelbyville Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 263.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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