Crestview is 9-0 against Wayne Trace since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Crestview Knights will welcome the Wayne Trace Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Crestview lost to McComb at home by a 31-14 margin. The loss continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.
Crestview's defeat came about despite a quality game from Bryson Penix, who threw for 210 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. 126 of those passing yards were hauled in by Isaiah Barton.
Crestview wouldn't let McComb keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Crestview can thank Liam Putman and Ayden Martin for forcing both of them. Martin didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Wayne Trace and Spencerville were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but Wayne Trace suffered a 28-27 loss.
Crestview's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Wayne Trace, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Crestview barely slipped by Wayne Trace in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, winning 21-20. Will Crestview repeat their success, or does Wayne Trace have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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