Woodcreek is 0-6 against Inderkum since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Woodcreek Timberwolves will face off against the Inderkum Tigers at 7:15 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 864 yards in their previous games.
Last Friday, Woodcreek was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-24 to Vista del Lago. Despite 190 more yards than the Eagles, the Timberwolves couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Even though they lost, Woodcreek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Inderkum's strategy against Bella Vista on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Inderkum blew Bella Vista out of the water with a 49-0 final score. The contest marked the Tigers' most dominant win of the season.
A big part of Inderkum's victory came down to the chemistry between Ricky Cole and his top target Lono Chouteau. Cole threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes while Chouteau picked up 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Chouteau is becoming a predictor of Inderkum's success: when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Boston Costley, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Woodcreek and nudges their season record down to 3-4. As for Inderkum, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Woodcreek has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 227.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Inderkum struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.1. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Woodcreek came up short against Inderkum when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 20-15. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Cole, who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 91 yards and a touchdown. Now that Woodcreek knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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