The Itasca Wampus Cats will square off against the Cayuga Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cayuga took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Itasca, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Itasca made easy work of Frost and carried off a 34-14 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wampus Cats.
Itasca's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Buddy Jackson, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. That's the most rushing yards Jackson has posted since back in September of 2023. Heath Mays was another key rusher, rushing for 140 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Cayuga fell victim to Alto and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 34-0 loss at the hands of the Yellowjackets. The Wildcats have struggled against the Yellowjackets recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Itasca's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Cayuga, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2.
Itasca was taken down by Cayuga 68-12 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Itasca have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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