After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Wilkes Central is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the R-S Central Hilltoppers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Wilkes Central took a blow against Alexander Central, falling 54-14. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, R-S Central was beaten by South Caldwell 46-14 on Friday.
Despite the loss, R-S Central had strong showings from Karlen Mcentyre, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and Elmer Littlejohn, who rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown. Mcentyre was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards.
Wilkes Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for R-S Central, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Wilkes Central suffered a grim 31-6 defeat to R-S Central in their previous matchup back in November of 2016. Will Wilkes Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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