The West Cabarrus Wolverines will challenge the A.L. Brown Wonders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games West Cabarrus has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Friday, West Cabarrus needed a bit of extra time to put away Central Cabarrus. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 win over the Vikings. The Wolverines' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, A.L. Brown entered their tilt with Cox Mill on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 47-21 margin over the Chargers. The Wonders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 26 points or more this season.
West Cabarrus better keep an eye on AJ Settles. He was instrumental in A.L. Brown's win, rushing for 122 yards and three TDs on only ten carries, while also throwing for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Settles really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run. Another player making a difference was Lemar Grier, who rushed for 147 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.6 yards per carry.
A.L. Brown's run defense was locked in: Cox Mill could only muster 1.2 yards per carry. While five picked up at least two total tackles, Grier stood above the rest. He rushed for 147 yards and two TDs while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. A.L. Brown didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.5.
A.L. Brown didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Demetrius Adams and Faison Manning.
West Cabarrus now has a winning record of 5-4. As for A.L. Brown, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. West Cabarrus has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 147.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like A.L. Brown struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 215.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
West Cabarrus came out on top in a nail-biter against A.L. Brown in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, sneaking past 16-14. Will the Wolverines repeat their success, or do the Wonders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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