Wells is 8-1 against Owyhee since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Wells Leopards will be playing in front of their home fans against the Owyhee Braves at 7:00 p.m. Wells is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32 points per game this season.
Wells took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They breezed by Varsity Opponent at home to the tune of 56-16. With the Leopards ahead 42-8 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Wells' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Joe Dahl, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Luis Martinez, who rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wells was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wells wouldn't let Varsity Opponent keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Cade Cromley, Dahl, and Justice Nelson picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Owyhee faced McDermitt in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Owyhee took down McDermitt 28-12. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Braves as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Owyhee got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Blayne Harney - Phoenix out in front who picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 74 yards on only eight carries. Ben Blossom was another key player, throwing for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
Wells' win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Owyhee, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Wells was able to grind out a solid win over Owyhee in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 56-44. Will Wells repeat their success, or does Owyhee have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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