West Point is 0-6 against Russellville since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Warriors will venture away from home to take on the Golden Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
West Point took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 14-6 win over East Limestone.
Meanwhile, Russellville earned a 35-26 victory over Hatton on Friday.
West Point better keep an eye on Whit Goodwin. He was instrumental in Russellville's win, rushing for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 141 yards and two TDs. What's more, Goodwin posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Tarus Davis helped out on the ground, rushing for 100 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Russellville is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.0 points over those games. As for West Point, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. West Point has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 191.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Russellville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
West Point took a serious blow against Russellville when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 44-13. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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