The West Vigo Vikings will face off against the South Putnam Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
South Putnam better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when West Vigo really get things going. Everything went West Vigo's way against Brown County on Friday as West Vigo made off with a 50-29 victory. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jacob Dewey and he. Dewey rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns while he rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Ryan Cobb a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, West Vigo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 473 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, South Putnam got themselves on the board against Edgewood on Saturday, but Edgewood never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mustangs 49-0 on the road. The game marked the Eagles' most dominant win of the season so far.
South Putnam found their leader in underclassman Ty Benton, who rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Bransyn Ensor made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
South Putnam's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Ensor, Wyatt Mullin, and Mullin picked up one apiece. Keenan Mowery-Shields is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.
West Vigo's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for South Putnam, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. West Vigo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 244.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like South Putnam struggles in that department as they've been averaging 208. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
West Vigo took a serious blow against South Putnam in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 63-0. Will West Vigo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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