The Wartburg Central Bulldogs will face off against the Greenback Cherokees at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Greenback took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Wartburg Central, who comes in off a win.
Wartburg Central hadn't beaten Oakdale on the road since September 13, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Bulldogs snuck past the Eagles with a 22-16 win.
Meanwhile, Greenback came up short against Eagleton College & Career Academy on Friday and fell 27-20. The Cherokees have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wartburg Central will have to contain Elliott Lindsey as he made an impact in Greenback's last game. He rushed for 141 yards and three TDs. Lindsey's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 119 rushing yards.
Greenback's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Wartburg Central, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-4.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Wartburg Central has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Greenback struggles in that department as they've been averaging 170.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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