Vigor hasn't had much luck against Baker recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wolves will square off against the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Vigor's defense has only allowed 10.6 points per game this season, so Baker's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Vigor didn't have too much trouble with Rain as they won 22-6. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Red Raiders are ranked 127th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Baker entered their tilt with Fairhope on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 35-10 victory. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won five games by 25 points or more so far this season.
Baker's win came from a few key players Vigor will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tate Graham, who threw for 324 yards and two TDs while picking up 13.5 yards per attempt. His passing game has become a key predictor of Baker's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Khatori Marion was Graham's top target, picking up 148 receiving yards and one score, while also punching in one rushing score.
Vigor's record now sits at 8-1. As for Baker, their record is now 7-2.
Vigor and Baker were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, but Vigor came up empty-handed after a 10-9 loss. Can the Wolves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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