The Timberline Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Wilder Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Timberline is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Timberline is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Deary back in September (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Timberline lost 54-32 to Deary. One positive for the Spartans, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Wilder was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Centennial Baptist 52-14 at home. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wilder was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 404 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wilder didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ezra Johnson and Conner Smallwood.
Timberline's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Wilder, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Timberline took their win against Wilder in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 30-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for Timberline since the squad 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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