The Oakdale Mustangs will take on the Woodcreek Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oakdale is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.5 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Oakdale came up short against Manteca and fell 36-24. The Mustangs have struggled against the Buffaloes recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Oakdale might have lost, but man, Wes Burford was a machine: he rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. Burford is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 143 every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Oakdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 373.5 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 345.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Woodcreek rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 56-33 margin over the Royals. The Timberwolves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Oakdale's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Woodcreek, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Oakdale has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 359.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Woodcreek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 183.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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