Walkertown has won four straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Reidsville has won four straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Walkertown Wolfpack will welcome the Reidsville Rams at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Walkertown: 14.7, Reidsville: 12.3) so any points scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, Walkertown earned a 22-15 win over North Forsyth.
Cam Kelly continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown. Kelly is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season. Walkertown also got help from Mitrend Curry, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Reidsville has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took down West Stokes 57-41. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Wildcats are ranked 97th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Reidsville's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Dionte Neal, who rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and Jariel Cobb, who gained 215 total yards and three touchdowns. Those 111 rushing yards gave Neal a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kendre Harrison, who picked up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Reidsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Reidsville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Bryson Miller.
Walkertown's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Reidsville, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Walkertown has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 199.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Reidsville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 230.9. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Walkertown was taken down by Reidsville 54-0 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Walkertown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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