The Demopolis Tigers will be playing at home against the UMS-Wright Prep Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Demopolis had been on a seven-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Wetumpka put an end to it on Friday. Demopolis took a 22-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wetumpka. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, UMS-Wright Prep has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.3 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 35-28 to St. Michael Catholic.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Perry Hand, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Denton Elliott, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Even though they lost, UMS-Wright Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 219 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
UMS-Wright Prep's record is now 4-6. As for Demopolis, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
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