If Easley wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Woodmont, they should've done a better job of containing Ezekiel Belcher. The Woodmont Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Easley Green Wave on Friday, sneaking past 38-35 thanks in part to Belcher, who rushed for 345 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry. Belcher is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 101 every time he's taken the field this season.
Tj Williams also helped out as he racked up 123 rushing yards. What's more, he also racked up 123 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in October of 2023.
Woodmont was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 529 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Easley still got an impressive performance from Jojo Coleman, who threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Matthew Hillstock also helped out with an impressive 165 receiving yards.
Woodmont's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Easley, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Woodmont will welcome J.L. Mann at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. J.L. Mann will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Woodmont surely won't give up without a fight. As for Easley, they will head out on the road to take on Greenville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Easley is facing Greenville at the right time seeing as Greenville is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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