The Wood River Eagles will challenge the Fillmore Central Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Wood River's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Fillmore Central has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
On Friday, Wood River didn't have too much trouble with St. Cecilia as they won 26-7.
Madden Brabec was his usual excellent self, rushing for 110 yards and three scores on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 87 yards and one TD. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making nine total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Fillmore Central faced off against Superior on Friday. The Panthers snuck past the Wildcats with a 35-31 win.
Wood River better keep an eye on Preston Komenda. He was instrumental in Fillmore Central's win, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns.
Fillmore Central's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Wood River, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Wood River against Fillmore Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 61-18 victory. In that game, the Eagles amassed a halftime lead of 47-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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