The West Orange-Stark Mustangs travel to Silsbee Friday looking to continue their big “comeback” season.
They’ll also try to stop their two game losing streak against the Tigers. WOS comes in 6-1 overall and 2-0 in district while the Tigers are 5-2 and 1-1 in district. The Mustangs have outscored their opponents 258-153 while the Tigers are 187-145.
QB Marcus Turner has really turned it up for WOS. In his last three games the senior has completed 36-45 for 655 yds. with 5TD’s and only one interception.
“He understands the offense now that things open up when we establish the run,” said third year coach Hiawatha Hickman. Turner also has a stable of receivers. On average 6-8 different receivers will touch the ball during the game, including running backs Raymond Mallett and Khelvy Jefferson. Ja’Mikael Davis has been the big target with 16 catches for 430 yds. and 4 TD’s.
Jefferson has been the man to establish the run for WOS. The sophomore is just 50 yards away from crossing the 1000 yard mark for the season.
Hickman feels good about his defense going in, but he expects his defensive backs to get a workout. “Silsbee’s QB (Michael Moshier) is experienced and he can spin it.” Jayden Miller and Jacaleb Johnson are their big threat guys and both come in with double digits in receptions.
“Coach Smith does a good job over there and we know Silsbee is going to come in and do what they do. We just have to continue doing what we’ve been doing, and I like our chances. We’re undefeated on the road this season and hopefully that will continue Friday.”
WOS still has Tarkington and @Hamshire-Fannett on the schedule. Silsbee will wrap the regular season @Jasper and Shepherd.
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