Berry is 2-8 against Pickens County since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to square off against the Tornadoes at 7:00 p.m. Berry has given up an average of 34.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Friday, Berry lost to Lynn on the road by a 44-28 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Ayden Lake Norris, who rushed for 155 yards and one TD while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Westbrook, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Pickens County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 42-37 to South Lamar. Despite 127 more yards than the Stallions, the Tornadoes couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Berry will have to contain Mj Billups as he made an impact in Pickens County's last game. He rushed for 215 yards and three scores while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 186 yards and a pair of TDs.
The defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 4-2. As for Pickens County, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Berry has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 235 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Pickens County, though, as they've been averaging only 46.1 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Berry against Pickens County in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 60-20 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the team 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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