The Sherman Tide will face off against the Wahama White Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Sherman comes in on three and Wahama on 11.
Sherman is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Tyler with points to spare, taking the game 30-14.
Sherman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eli Pauley and River Williams. Dawson Green was another major factor on D, making 20 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Sherman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Wahama humbled Madonna with a 68-13 victory. Fans of the White Falcons have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Wahama relied on the efforts of Trace Simpkins, who rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and Connor Lambert, who rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Lambert's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his ninth straight game with at least 106 rushing yards. Wyatt Harris was another key player, gaining 72 total yards and two touchdowns.
Wahama wouldn't let Madonna keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Reezin Stitt, Logan Mitchell, and Ben Withrow picked up one apiece.
Wahama's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 42.4 points. As for Sherman, their record is now 9-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Sherman has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 220.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wahama struggles in that department as they've been averaging 350.1. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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