The Ethel Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Winona Christian Stars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Ethel lost to Bogue Chitto on the road by a 34-20 margin.
Despite the loss, Ethel got top-tier performance from Matthew Arnold, who picked up 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Winona Christian waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Raiders, posting a 41-0 win at home. The Stars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 27 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Will Irwin, who rushed for 93 yards and four touchdowns on only five carries.
Winona Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Zack Bledsoe and Hudson Wood.
Ethel's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Winona Christian, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Everything went Ethel's way against Winona Christian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as Ethel made off with a 36-13 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ethel since the squad 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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