The Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles will take on the Lincoln Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wilmer-Hutchins has given up an average of 39.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Wilmer-Hutchins had to suffer through a 49-14 loss at the hands of Pinkston.
Loss or not, Wilmer-Hutchins got some senior leadership from Jaheim Cummings and Zy'Deres Junior. Cummings rushed for 152 yards and one score on only 11 carries, while Junior rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown on only five carries.
Meanwhile, Lincoln was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 24-19 to Kimball. Despite 148 more yards than the Knights, the Tigers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Wilmer-Hutchins will have to keep a close watch on Emmanuel Holmes and Ta'Lan Beachum, a pair of players who had a big impact on Lincoln's prior game. Holmes threw for 151 yards and a pair of TDs, while Beachum rushed for 80 yards.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Cameron Jackson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Lincoln's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.7.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lincoln fell to 4-1. As for Wilmer-Hutchins, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Wilmer-Hutchins has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 243 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 182.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Wilmer-Hutchins against Lincoln in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 41-12 victory. In that matchup, the Eagles amassed a halftime lead of 35-12, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
