After each having a week off, the Kirby Cougars and the Fayette Ware Wildcats will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kirby was handed a 51-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 29-27 victory over Lakeland Preparatory. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since October 4, 2024.
Meanwhile, Fayette Ware played in-conference for the first time last Friday and got just the result they were looking for. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 51-6 victory over Ridgeway. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won three contests by 29 points or more so far this season.
Kirby better keep an eye on Justin Price. He was instrumental in Fayette Ware's win, throwing for 205 yards and three TDs on perfect 8-for-8 passing, while also rushing for 77 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries. Those 77 rushing yards gave Price a new career-high. Reynaldeus Raimey was another key player, rushing for 63 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries.
One reason for the win was Fayette Ware's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Kirby has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 28.4 points over those games. As for Fayette Ware, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Kirby came out on top in a nail-biter against Fayette Ware when the teams last played back in October of 2024, sneaking past 22-20. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Price, who threw for 218 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 45 yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Cougars still be able to contain Price? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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