Wheeler County had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They breezed by the Dooly County Bobcats at home to the tune of 45-16. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three matches by 29 points or more so far this season.
Wheeler County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alvin Ricks led the charge by rushing for 195 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Ricks has posted since back in October of 2023. Another rusher making a difference was Justin Culver, who rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.6 yards per carry.
Wheeler County's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Dooly County, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Wheeler County will take on Hawkinsville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wheeler County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 150 points over their last three games. As for Dooly County, they will square off against Montgomery County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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