The Wetumpka Indians will head out on the road to face off against the Eufaula Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Wetumpka: 17.2, Eufaula: 16) so any points scored will be well earned.
Wetumpka will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Rehobeth on Friday. Wetumpka took down Rehobeth 34-19. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jimmy King was his usual excellent self, rushing for 237 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 115.2 rushing yards per game.
Wetumpka's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Morion Dorsey and Logan Gaare. Gaare is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Kelby Walker was another major factor on D, making 18 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Eufaula blew past Carroll, posting a 41-7 win at home. That 34 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
The victory snapped Wetumpka's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Eufaula, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Wetumpka took their victory against Eufaula when the teams last played back in September of 2017 by a conclusive 48-24. Does Wetumpka have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eufaula turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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