Whale Branch is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They are taking a road trip to face off against the Edisto Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Whale Branch is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Whale Branch and Battery Creek, and Battery Creek kept the tradition alive. The matchup between the Warriors and the Dolphins didn't end well, with the Warriors falling 28-14.
The losing side was boosted by Jermon Bowers, who rushed for 45 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 13 yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 44 points the game before, Edisto was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were beaten by Hampton County 43-0. The Cougars have struggled against the Hurricanes recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Whale Branch's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Edisto, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Whale Branch skirted past Edisto 20-18 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors 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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