Football Game Preview: Bethel Wildcats vs. Prague Red Devils

For the first time this season, Bethel will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Prague Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Bethel knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Prague likes a good challenge.

Prague better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Bethel's game two weeks ago is any indication, that's when Bethel really gets things going. The Wildcats blew past McLoud 58-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Wildcats have posted against the Redskins since September 13, 2019.

Maddox Davis

Passer Rating

09/12/25 vs McLoud	144
09/05/25 @ Luther	114.9
08/29/25 @ Little Axe	104.2
11/15/24 @ Metro Christian	41.7
11/08/24 @ Heavener	100
+ 3 more games

Bethel's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddox Davis, who threw for 341 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and also punched in one TD on the ground. What's more, Davis racked up 144 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Zack Jennings was Davis' top target, picking up 142 receiving yards and three scores.

Bethel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 221 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Prague strolled past Meeker with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 30-12. The Red Devils haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Prague now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Bethel, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.

Bethel beat Prague 28-20 when the teams last played back in September of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Red Devils' Tate McClendon, who rushed for 188 yards while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Wildcats still be able to contain McClendon? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.