Reidsville is 3-0 against Walkertown since October of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Reidsville Rams are taking a road trip to face off against the Walkertown Wolfpack at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Reidsville sitting on 19 straight wins dating back to last season and Walkertown on three.
Reidsville's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when West Stokes offense got past them. Reidsville enjoyed a cozy 57-41 victory over West Stokes on Friday. The score was all tied up 28-28 at the break, but the Rams were the (much) better team in the second half.
Dionte Neal and Jariel Cobb were among the main playmakers for Reidsville as the former rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries and the latter gained 215 total yards and three touchdowns. Those 111 rushing yards gave Neal a new career-high. Cam?Ron Jones also helped out as he racked up 101 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Reidsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Reidsville 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 Bryson Miller.
Meanwhile, Walkertown was able to grind out a solid win over North Forsyth on Friday, taking the game 22-15.
Cam Kelly was his usual excellent self, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown. Kelly is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season. Walkertown also got help from Mitrend Curry, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Reidsville pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Walkertown, their record is now 6-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Reidsville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 230.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Walkertown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 199.9. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Reidsville against Walkertown in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Reidsville since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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