The Timberline Wolves will face off against the Middleton Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Timberline is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Eagle, who was ranked fifth at the time (Timberline was ranked third). The Wolves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 35-33 victory over the Mustangs last Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since October 24, 2024.
Timberline got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jack Brant out in front who rushed for 89 yards and three scores, and also threw for 254 yards and one TD. Hudson Lewis was another key pass catcher, picking up 154 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Middleton had no trouble coming through when it counted. They breezed past Capital to the tune of 64-34 on Friday. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Timberline better keep an eye on Jake Perez. He was instrumental in Middleton's win, rushing for 207 yards and five scores while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also picking up 39 receiving yards. Those five rushing touchdowns gave Perez a new career-high.
Middleton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 465 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Timberline's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Middleton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Timberline lost to Middleton on the road by a decisive 26-12 margin in their previous matchup back in October. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Perez, who rushed for 216 yards and three TDs. Now that the Wolves know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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