The Washingtonville Wizards will challenge the Warwick Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Washingtonville made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Minisink Valley, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Wizards fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 21-18 on Friday. The loss was the Wizards' first of the season.
Even if they lost, Washingtonville's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Vince Lombardi was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Warwick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 35-26 to Goshen Central. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Washingtonville will need to focus on slowing down Daniel Lupkovich, one of several Warwick players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 75 yards and two scores, and also threw for 182 yards on 18 of 27 attempts. Giacomo Abbate was another key player, rushing for 65 yards and one touchdown.
Warwick's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Washingtonville, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Washingtonville ended up a good deal behind Warwick in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 43-27. Will the Wizards have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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