Two dominant signal callers in Jersie Cunningham and Cavonta Washington are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Walnut Ridge Bobcats will take on the Rivercrest Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Walnut Ridge took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 43-8 victory over Piggott. With the Bobcats ahead 43-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Enrique Perez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Jayden Saulsbury handled things on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Walnut Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 414 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in 18 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Rivercrest put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Hoxie at home to the tune of 42-7. That looming 42-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Colts yet this season.
Washington continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 253 yards and five touchdowns on only 17 passes. Jakavion Williams did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 36 receiving yards.
Walnut Ridge pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Rivercrest, their record is now 6-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Walnut Ridge has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 350.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rivercrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging 202.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Walnut Ridge was dealt a bruising 49-7 loss at the hands of Rivercrest in their previous matchup back in October of 2017. Thankfully for Walnut Ridge, Maurice Williams (who rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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