Watauga has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Alexander Central Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Watauga's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Alexander Central's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Back in September, everything went Watauga's way against North Davidson as Watauga made off with a 47-21 win. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Matthew Leon was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Watauga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 402 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Alexander Central earned a 30-20 victory over Freedom on Friday.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jeremiah Whitaker and he. Whitaker rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries while he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 73 yards.
Alexander Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamison Rowe and Adian Baity.
Watauga's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Alexander Central, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Watauga has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 258.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Alexander Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 249.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Watauga beat Alexander Central 41-34 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Alexander Central's Tanner Moore, who rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Watauga to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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