Wheeler County's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 42-29 win over the Treutlen Vikings. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Alvin Ricks and Justin Culver. Ricks rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry while Culver rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Culver is now averaging an impressive 100.8 rushing yards per game.
Wheeler County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 413 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Treutlen only rushed for 158.
Although Treutlen took the loss, they still got scores from Kylan Page and Roderick Fuller.
Wheeler County pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.2 points per game. As for Treutlen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Wheeler County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 39-14 loss against Jenkins County on the 16th. Treutlen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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