Tribe W is 9-1 against Williamson County HomeSchool since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Tribe W Warriors will take on Williamson County HomeSchool at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Tribe W is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Town East Christian, posting a 67-27 victory on the road. Fans of the Warriors have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Tribe W's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Nathan Larsen, who gained 259 total yards and four touchdowns, and Luke Lock, who rushed for 99 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Larsen's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Eddie Mills made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tribe W was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 328 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Tribe W's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Lock led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Larsen is also crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Williamson County HomeSchool put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their perfect season alive. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 44-41 win over St. Stephen's Episcopal.
Ethan Slusher had a dynamite game for Williamson County HomeSchool, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 172 yards and three touchdowns. Another receiver making a difference was Luke Currie, who gained 128 total yards and a touchdown.
The victory for Tribe W keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Williamson County HomeSchool, their record is now 3-0.
We should be in store for an exciting game as the two teams have no problem gaining yardage. Tribe W has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 352.2 total yards per game. However, it's not like Williamson County HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've been averaging 367. With a pair of commanding offenses duking it out, the defenses are going to have their work cut out for them.
Everything came up roses for Tribe W against Williamson County HomeSchool in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 64-12 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tribe W since the team 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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