The Minden Crimson Tide will take on the Woodlawn-Shreveport Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Woodlawn-Shreveport is hoping to do what North Webster couldn't on Friday: put an end to Minden's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Minden never let North Webster onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Crimson Tide have posted against the Knights since September 16, 2016.
Minden's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB seven times. The heavy lifting was done by Jeremiah Jones and Zion Johnson, who racked up five sacks between them. Another thorn in North Webster's side was Javen Calloway, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Woodlawn-Shreveport, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They claimed a resounding 28-0 win over Lakeview at home. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Woodlawn-Shreveport was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Minden's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Woodlawn-Shreveport, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Minden has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 241 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Woodlawn-Shreveport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 229.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Minden against Woodlawn-Shreveport when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 36-6 victory. Does Minden have another victory up their sleeve, or will Woodlawn-Shreveport turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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