After each having a week off, the Kingstree Blazers and the Whale Branch Warriors will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Kingstree has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 132 points over their last three matches.
Kingstree's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Atlantic Collegiate Academy 44-0. The Blazers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 36 points or more this season.
Kingstree didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Mycheal Wallace, Javian Mccrea, and Xavier Dukes picked up one apiece. Mccrea also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 86.
Kingstree was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 426 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Whale Branch came up short against Barnwell last Friday and fell 21-14. The defeat continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Warhorses: they've now lost three in a row.
Jermon Bowers put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending a pass.
Kingstree's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Whale Branch, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Kingstree has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 244.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Whale Branch struggles in that department as they've been averaging 187.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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