Water Valley is 3-0 against J.Z. George since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Water Valley Blue Devils will welcome the J.Z. George Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Water Valley finally turned things around against Eupora on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-46 win over the Eagles. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Zae Bradford continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 396 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 157 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Tre Adams, who rushed for 140 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
Water Valley wouldn't let Eupora keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Donalvin Wilson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Water Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 581 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, J.Z. George posted their biggest victory since September 8, 2023 on Friday. They blew past Riverside 36-14. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jaguars.
Water Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for J.Z. George, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Water Valley against J.Z. George in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 67-16 win. In that match, Water Valley amassed a halftime lead of 53-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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