There's no place like home for Gallatin, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past the Wilson Central Wildcats 48-14 at home on Friday. With the Green Wave ahead 27-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Gallatin's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jackson Stroup led the charge by throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushing for 36 yards. Stroup is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another back making a difference was Jaden Hoskins, who gained 100 total yards and two touchdowns.
Gallatin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jason Morton and Laguraius Humphrey.
Gallatin's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Wilson Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gallatin will welcome Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gallatin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.8 points per game this season. As for Wilson Central, they will square off against Warren County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilson Central is facing Warren County at the right time seeing as Warren County is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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