The West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] Cougars will venture away from home to take on the Pleasant Hill/Western Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Calhoun/Brussels just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a blow against the Warriors, falling 46-6. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-6.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Hill/Western came up short against Carrollton on Friday, falling 34-12. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Although Pleasant Hill/Western took the loss, they still got scores from Waylon White and Isaac Coventon.
Having lost for the first time this season, West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] fell to 3-1. As for Pleasant Hill/Western, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pleasant Hill/Western struggles in that department as they've been averaging 185. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] took their win against Pleasant Hill/Western in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 36-14. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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