Two dominant backs in Karsyn Wright and Stephen Kerschen are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Weskan Coyotes will challenge the Cunningham Wildcats on Saturday. Weskan is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last ten games.
Weskan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They managed a 26-21 win over South Barber. Those 26 points were actually the fewest the Coyotes have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Weskan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. Nick Cottrell was the real danger to the passing game, picking up two interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Cunningham never let their opponents score on Friday. They claimed a resounding 44-0 victory over Tescott. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Weskan better keep an eye on Skyler Thimesch. He was instrumental in Cunningham's win, rushing for 190 yards and three TDs while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Thimesch showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 53 yards.
Weskan's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Cunningham, their win bumped their record up to an identical 10-1.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Weskan has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cunningham struggles in that department as they've been averaging 214.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Weskan won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, slipping by Cunningham 49-48. Do the Coyotes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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