The Poca Dots will head out to take on the Sherman Tide at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poca is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
Poca's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Roane County on Friday. They had to suffer through a 44-0 loss at the hands of the Raiders.
Meanwhile, Sherman earned a 42-34 victory over Scott on Friday.
Sherman's win came from a few key players Poca will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Trey Lester, who rushed for 73 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles and defending one pass. Chase Southern was in the mix as well, providing Sherman with two scores.
Sherman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Sherman's defensive line made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Levi Sprouse with two sacks. Sherman received some extra help from Southern, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Sherman's record now sits at 7-2. As for Poca, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Poca was taken down by Sherman 51-13 in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Can the Dots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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