The Fleming Wildcats will face off against the Cheyenne Wells Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Fleming proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 44) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Prairie 33-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since September 27, 2024.
Fleming didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Conner Marchant.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Cheyenne Wells against Cheraw last Friday as the team secured a 52-16 win. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 36 points or more this season.
Cheyenne Wells' victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Fleming, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Fleming has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cheyenne Wells struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 222.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Fleming was able to grind out a solid win over Cheyenne Wells in their previous matchup back in November of 2018, winning 32-20. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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