Two dominant backs in Loreynzo Sanchez and Jordan Buford are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Polk County Wolverines will host the Hendersonville Bearcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Polk County will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
Polk County is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed past Avery County to the tune of 68-21 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Wolverines in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Hendersonville unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 36-20 to Mountain Heritage. The game marked the Bearcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Polk County will have to keep a close watch on JaRon Ward and Jaylon Wynn, a pair of players who had a big impact on Hendersonville's prior game. Ward threw for 197 yards and one touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes, while Wynn picked up 43 receiving yards and one TD.
Polk County's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 3-6. As for Hendersonville, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Polk County has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 190.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hendersonville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Polk County took a serious blow against Hendersonville in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, falling 69-0. Will the Wolverines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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