The Wirt County Tigers will challenge the Webster County Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wirt County is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Wahama just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a blow against the White Falcons, falling 68-22. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 62-8.
Despite their defeat, Wirt County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Isaiah Sampson, who picked up 134 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Sampson torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 73 yards.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Webster County's offense. They had to suffer through a 50-0 loss at the hands of Tucker County. That makes it the first time this season the Highlanders have let down their home crowd.
Wirt County's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Webster County, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Wirt County against Webster County in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 37-6 win. Does Wirt County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Webster County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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