The Vigor Wolves will play host again on Friday to welcome the Sipsey Valley Bears, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Vigor's defense has only allowed 5.2 points per game this season, so Sipsey Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Vigor is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Baker just ended the team's ten-game winning streak dating back to last season last Thursday. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 10-9 to the Hornets. The contest marked the Wolves' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Sipsey Valley took their matchup two weeks ago with ease, bagging a 40-6 victory over Selma. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 24 points or more this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sipsey Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ayden Abernathy, who rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Abernathy's longest rush was for an incredible 72 yards. Ashten Long was another key receiver, picking up 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sipsey Valley pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.0 points per game. As for Vigor, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Vigor has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 183.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sipsey Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 214.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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