Appalachian has won nine straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Woodville has won nine straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Eagles will host the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Appalachian's defense has only allowed 14.1 points per game this season, so Woodville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Appalachian and Ragland had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles took down the Purple Devils 34-19 on Friday.
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Appalachian found their leader in sophomore Colton Caldwell, who rushed for 208 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 105 yards and one TD on only seven passes. Those 208 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Caldwell.
Appalachian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Appalachian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ian Putman and Mason Pearson. Appalachian received some extra help from Hagan Kanaday, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Woodville duked it out with Valley Head on Friday. The Panthers managed a 27-21 victory over the Tigers.
Woodville's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Appalachian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Everything came up roses for Appalachian against Woodville in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-0 win. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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