The Wharton Wildcats will face off against the Sickles Gryphons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wharton is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Wharton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 35 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Durant on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cougars at home and fell 53-6. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-0.
Meanwhile, Sickles came into Friday's match having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by King on the road to the tune of 37-0 on Friday. The Gryphons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wharton's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sickles, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Wharton against Sickles in their previous matchup back in November of 2021, as the team secured a 35-7 victory. In that matchup, Wharton amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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