The Trumann Wildcats will take on the Highland Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Trumann's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 30-0 victory over Westside on the road. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Bradon Whitsett and he. Whitsett rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown. Tony Postell Jr's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 156 rushing yards.
Trumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 364 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Highland put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Gosnell at home to the tune of 43-13.
Jimmy Jensen and Keagan Statler were among the main playmakers for Highland as the former gained 140 total yards and five touchdowns and the latter rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown.
Highland's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Zac Huckabee led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
The win got Trumann back to even at 2-2. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Trumann has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 331 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 237.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Trumann came up short against Highland in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 13-0. Will Trumann have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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