Kell won the last time they faced Wheeler, and things went their way on Friday too. The Kell Longhorns strolled past the Wheeler Wildcats with points to spare, taking the game 31-13.
Kell found their leader in underclassman Quinterrius Gipson, who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Trenton Wanjogu, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Wheeler lost, don't look at Josiah Allen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Allen is now averaging an impressive 116 rushing yards per game.
Kell's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Wheeler, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Kell will head out to challenge Lowndes at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Lowndes is on a three-game streak of home wins, Kell a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Wheeler, they will take on Walton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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