The San Augustine Wolves will face off against the Shelbyville Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. San Augustine is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
In Friday's Canine Competition, San Augustine prevailed. They took down Garrison 31-15 on Friday. The Wolves pushed the score to 28-7 by the end of the third, a deficit the Bulldogs cut but never quite recovered from.
A big part of San Augustine's victory came down to the chemistry between Max Renfro and his top target Ti'Javian Burrell. Renfro threw for 314 yards and four TDs while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt while Burrell picked up 171 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Burrell's longest reception was for an incredible 86 yards.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Shelbyville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-14 win over Timpson on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dragons have posted since October 18, 2024.
Shelbyville's win came from a few key players San Augustine will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was John Hignight, who rushed for 120 yards and one score.
Shelbyville's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Eli Matthews, Detoris Hubbard, and Cason Lee, who each picked up one sack apiece.
San Augustine's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Shelbyville, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. San Augustine has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Shelbyville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 181.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
San Augustine suffered a grim 39-17 defeat to Shelbyville when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
