Walton-Verona is 0-4 against Beechwood since November of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Bearcats will face off against the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Walton-Verona is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They breezed past Morgan County to the tune of 49-6. That looming 49-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bearcats yet this season.
Meanwhile, Beechwood entered their tilt with Campbell County two weeks ago with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They took their game with ease, bagging a 44-7 victory over the Camels. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Tigers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Camels are ranked 106th).
Beechwood's win came from a few key players Walton-Verona will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tyler Fryman, who picked up 194 receiving yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102.3 receiving yards per game. Another player making a difference was Emmett Queen, who threw for 277 yards and five TDs while picking up 13.9 yards per attempt.
Beechwood didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Campbell County to a completion percentage of just 47.4%. That's the best completion percentage they've posted all season.
Beechwood's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Brody Aylor was the leader with two.
Walton-Verona's record is now 5-6. As for Beechwood, their record now sits at 9-1.
Walton-Verona was dealt a bruising 69-0 loss at the hands of Beechwood in their previous matchup back in October. Can the Bearcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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