The Fayetteville Wolves will venture away from home to square off against the Ragland Purple Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Fayetteville came up short against Winterboro two weeks ago, falling 40-20. The Wolves haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, Ragland came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their match on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 50-20 victory over Woodville. The Purple Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ragland to victory, but perhaps none more so than A'Ron Lee, who rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, Lee is now averaging an impressive 102.5 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Antwan Byers, who threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ragland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Fayetteville's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Ragland, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Fayetteville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 202.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ragland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159.5. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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