South Central is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Hoxie is on a eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The South Central Timberwolves will host the Hoxie Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
South Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Hill City 60-12. Considering the Timberwolves have won nine matchups by more than 45 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
A big part of South Central's win came down to the chemistry between JT Prusa and his top target Easton Huck. Prusa gained 209 total yards and six touchdowns while Huck threw for 255 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave Huck a new career-high in rushing yards (138). Coda Lindsay made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
South Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
South Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lindsay and Prusa.
Meanwhile, Hoxie faced Wichita County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Hoxie came out on top against Wichita County by a score of 40-30.
It was another big night for Duncan Bell, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns.
South Central's victory bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Hoxie, their win bumped their record up to an identical 11-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. South Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hoxie struggles in that department as they've been averaging 156.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
South Central came up short against Hoxie when the teams last played back in November of 2017, falling 30-25. Thankfully for South Central, Latham Schwarz (who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 60 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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