The Trumann Wildcats will head out to square off against the Westside Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Trumann took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. They were the clear victor by a 36-14 margin over Harrisburg.
Tony Postell Jr went supernova for Trumann, rushing for 188 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Postell Jr was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 60 yards. Another player making a difference was Kayden Dunavin, who rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Trumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 407 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Trumann's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Azari Thigpen led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Westside can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 34-19 win over Riverview.
Trumann's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Westside, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Trumann against Westside in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 43-9 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Trumann since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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