The Bethel Wildcats will challenge the Kingston Redskins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Bethel sitting on five straight victories and Kingston on three.
Bethel proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 52) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Hugo, sneaking past 28-26. Those 28 points were actually the fewest the Wildcats have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
A big part of Bethel's win came down to the chemistry between Maddox Davis and his top target Gavin Lynch. Davis threw for 233 yards and four TDs while Lynch picked up 119 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Lynch showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 50 yards.
Bethel's run defense was locked in: Hugo could only muster 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Gavin Shaw for the heroic effort on defense: he. Bethel's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.2.
Bethel's defense didn't let Jakoby Teague, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Shaw, David Jenkins, and Zack Griffith, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Kingston got themselves on the board against Okmulgee on Friday, but Okmulgee never followed suit. They blew past the Bulldogs 59-0. Considering the Redskins have won three contests by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kingston's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Bethel, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Bethel took a serious blow against Kingston in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 71-30. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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