The Wharton Wildcats will square off against the Sickles Gryphons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wharton is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Wharton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 35 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Durant on Friday. They were dealt a 53-6 loss at the hands of the Cougars. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-0.
Meanwhile, Sickles had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past King, posting a 37-0 victory on the road. The Gryphons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wharton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sickles, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Wharton against Sickles in their previous matchup back in November of 2021 as the team secured a 35-7 victory. In that matchup, Wharton amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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