Filer lost to Wood River back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Filer Wildcats took down the Wood River Wolverines 31-16. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Filer's defense and their nine sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Cache Palmer and Justus Merrel who racked up seven sacks between them. Palmer is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Filer got some further help from Kolten Taylor: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles.
Filer's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Wood River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Filer will head out to challenge Marsh Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marsh Valley is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Filer will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Wood River, they will venture away from home to face off against Buhl at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Buhl's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Wood River's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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