Wilkinson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the South Pike Eagles at home and fell 58-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 62-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Douglas Wansley was his usual excellent self, rushing for 67 yards and two touchdowns for South Pike. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayvon Jackson, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Wilkinson County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for South Pike, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilkinson County will venture away from home to square off against West Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Lincoln is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Wilkinson County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for South Pike, they will head out to challenge Jefferson County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Pike's defense has only allowed 6.7 points per game this season, so Jefferson County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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