Republic is 0-4 against Wilbur-Creston-Keller since September of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Republic Tigers will host the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Republic finally turned things around against Columbia on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 16-2 win over the Lions. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Wilbur-Creston-Keller faced Inchelium in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Wilbur-Creston-Keller blew past Inchelium 70-40 at home. The Wildcats' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Preston Michel was his usual excellent self, rushing for 310 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, and also picking up 67 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run. Kallen Maioho was another key player, gaining 169 total yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wilbur-Creston-Keller was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 456 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Wilbur-Creston-Keller's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dustin Strozyk and Maioho.
Republic's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Wilbur-Creston-Keller, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Republic was taken down by Wilbur-Creston-Keller 68-36 in their previous matchup back in October of 2022. Will Republic 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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