The Wharton Wildcats will square off against the Sickles Gryphons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wharton is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Wharton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 35 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Durant on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cougars at home and fell 53-6. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-0.
Meanwhile, Sickles can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past King, posting a 37-0 victory on the road. The Gryphons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wharton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sickles, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Wharton against Sickles in their previous matchup back in November of 2021, as the team secured a 35-7 victory. In that game, Wharton amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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