Westbrook is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Water Valley is on a seven-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Westbrook Wildcats will host the Water Valley Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Westbrook is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 98-52 win over Newcastle.
Westbrook had a senior duo take command as Grayson Jeffrey rushed for 109 yards and five touchdowns and Case Custer rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Custer has posted since back in September. Jaxson Browne was another key player, picking up 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Westbrook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in 23 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Westbrook didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Damien Stewart and Jeffrey. Jeffrey's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 109 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Water Valley hadn't done well against Knox City recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Water Valley simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Knox City 56-0.
Westbrook's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Water Valley, their win bumped their record up to an identical 10-2.
Westbrook might still be hurting after the 55-34 loss they got from Water Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2021. Can Westbrook avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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