Carey is 6-0 against Garden Valley since October of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Carey Panthers will challenge the Garden Valley Wolverines at 8:15 p.m. Carey will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Carey is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 86-8 victory over Wallace. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Preston Wood was his usual excellent self, rushing for 78 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Eddie Gamino was in the mix as well, providing Carey with two touchdowns.
Carey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 383 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Carey didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Madden Perkes.
Meanwhile, Garden Valley faced Council in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Garden Valley narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Council 22-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolverines have posted since September 22, 2023.
Garden Valley wouldn't let Council keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Rex Fackrell, Kegan Welsh, and Maxon Yearsley picked up one apiece. Welsh is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Carey's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 56.5 points. As for Garden Valley, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Carey has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 256.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Garden Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 213.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Carey against Garden Valley in their previous matchup back in August of 2021, as the squad secured a 52-0 win. Will Carey repeat their success, or does Garden Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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