Whitmire lost a heartbreaker on Friday after a huge 43-point victory in their prior game. They fell just short of the Ware Shoals Hornets by a score of 36-34. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolverines of the 38-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Despite the loss, Whitmire still got an impressive performance from Kayshaun Schumpert, who rushed for 231 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Schumpert is now averaging an impressive 106.9 rushing yards per game. Blake Stribble was another key player, rushing for 48 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Whitmire was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 385 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 205 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Whitmire's record is now 3-7. As for Ware Shoals, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Whitmire will head out to square off against Lamar at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Whitmire is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.1 points per game this season. As for Ware Shoals, they will host Ridge Spring-Monetta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Ware Shoals is facing Ridge Spring-Monetta at the right time seeing as Ridge Spring-Monetta is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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