The Woodcreek Timberwolves will challenge the Christian Brothers Falcons at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Woodcreek got the win against Rio Americano by a conclusive 27-7. That looming 27-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Timberwolves yet this season.
Woodcreek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Woodcreek's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Berlin and Elijah Taylor.
Meanwhile, Christian Brothers earned a 36-28 victory over Vista del Lago on Friday. The Falcons' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Christian Brothers' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jay Cummings led the charge by rushing for 158 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Cummings a new career-high in rushing yards. Deakon Holden was another key signal caller, throwing for 94 yards and three touchdowns.
Woodcreek now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Christian Brothers, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Woodcreek against Christian Brothers when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-14 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Christian Brothers' Sammie Outlaw-Baldon, who picked up 158 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Woodcreek to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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