The Wetumpka Indians will head out to square off against the Eufaula Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Wetumpka: 17.2, Eufaula: 16) so any points scored will be well earned.
Wetumpka will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points last Friday, then bounced right back against Rehobeth on Friday. Wetumpka enjoyed a cozy 34-19 victory over Rehobeth. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jimmy King was his usual excellent self, rushing for 237 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 111.2 rushing yards per game.
Wetumpka's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Morion Dorsey and Logan Gaare. Gaare is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Rehobeth's side was Kelby Walker, who made 18 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Eufaula at home against Carroll on Friday as the squad secured a 41-7 win. That 34 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
The victory snapped Wetumpka's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Eufaula, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Wetumpka took their victory against Eufaula when the teams last played back in September of 2017 by a conclusive 48-24. Will Wetumpka repeat their success, or does Eufaula have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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