Wicksburg is 4-0 against Emmanuel Christian since November of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Wicksburg Panthers will get right back to it and host the Emmanuel Christian Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on January 26th. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wicksburg suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Thursday. They were beaten by Elba 57-25. Wicksburg has not had much luck with Elba recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Christian's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were dealt a 54-18 defeat at the hands of Liberty County. Emmanuel Christian was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-10.
Wicksburg dropped their record down to 15-10 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Emmanuel Christian, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Wicksburg against Emmanuel Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 as the squad secured a 79-13 victory. Does Wicksburg have another victory up their sleeve, or will Emmanuel Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
