Heritage came back down to earth on Friday after soaring to a 25-point match in their last game. They fell just short of the Wakeland Wolverines by a score of 30-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Coyotes have suffered since October 12, 2023.
Despite the loss, Heritage still got an impressive performance from Tatum Bell Jr, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown. Those 56 rushing yards gave Bell Jr a new career-high.
Heritage 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 Jaycob Mcdonald. Heritage got some further help from Taidan Waltz: he forced a fumble and made 11 total tackles (0.5 for loss).
Wakeland got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Grayson Myer out in front who picked up 87 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Myer also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles (1.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception. Wakeland also got a significant boost from Aidan Poole, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
Heritage has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Wakeland, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Heritage will host Lebanon Trail at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lebanon Trail is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.7 points per game this season. As for Wakeland, they will challenge Frisco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Frisco is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Wakeland will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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