The Reeltown Rebels will take on the Highland Home Flying Squadron at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Reeltown comes in on 12 and Highland Home on 13.
Reeltown is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 42-20 margin over Cottonwood. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won nine matches by 22 points or more so far this season.
Traylen Roberts and Alijah Woods were among the main playmakers for Reeltown as the former rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns and the latter gained 79 total yards and four touchdowns. What's more, Woods also racked up 48 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September.
Reeltown's defense stepped up as well, laying out Braylon Morris. 8.5 times. Baylor Clayton led the group effort, picking up 2.5 of those sacks all by himself. Cruise Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last ten games he's played.
Reeltown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 198 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Highland Home took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 44-13 win over Ariton. Fans of the Flying Squadron have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Highland Home didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Logan Taylor led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Reeltown's record now sits at 12-1. As for Highland Home, their record now sits at 13-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Reeltown has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 243.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Highland Home struggles in that department as they've been averaging 207.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Reeltown beat Highland Home 21-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Reeltown since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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