After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Whitmire is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Mid-Carolina Rebels at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mid-Carolina took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Whitmire, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Whitmire finally turned things around against Spartanburg Christian Academy on Thursday. They walked away with a 30-21 win over the Warriors.
Whitmire's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayshaun Schumpert, who rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Another back making a difference was Xzye Stephens, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Mid-Carolina's offense. They took a blow against Newberry on Friday, falling 43-0.
The win got Whitmire back to even at 1-1. As for Mid-Carolina, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Whitmire barely slipped by Mid-Carolina in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 8-7. Will Whitmire repeat their success, or does Mid-Carolina have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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