McDowell is 0-4 against Watauga since October of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Titans will square off against the Pioneers at 7:30 p.m. That game will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Danny Charles Brown and Cade Keller.
McDowell managed to slip by St. Stephens the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Titans lost 41-16 to the Indians on Friday. The Titans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-8.
McDowell might have lost, but man, Hunter Pittman was a machine: he rushed for 96 yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Watauga strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by a 42-20 margin over Alexander Central. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Pioneers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Cougars are ranked 185th).
Watauga's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for McDowell, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. McDowell has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Watauga struggles in that department as they've been averaging 207.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
McDowell lost to Watauga on the road by a decisive 26-12 margin in their previous matchup back in March of 2021. Can the Titans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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