LAKE WALES, Fla. – Warner University Football sets sights on Pikeville University as they hit the road to Kentucky.
Royals vs. Bears Series Information
This is the second ever meeting between both schools on the football field. The Royals currently sit at 1-0 vs. Pikeville. November 4
th 2017, Warner defeated Pikeville 34-21. Saturday will be the first time these two teams meet in Kentucky.
Series vs. Pikeville: WU 1-0
Last Meeting vs. Pikeville: 2017 (W, 34-21)
Royals To Watch
Javon Wilson "bulldozer" has taken 35 carries in the past two games and turned it into 4.3 yards a carry. He has 147 rushing yards with 2 TD's. Wilson has the ability to shed tackles and plow through defenders giving him great yards after contact.
Kama Jackson found himself in the right spots last week as he racked up 11 tackles against a Top-Tier Nationally contending Reinhardt team.
Stats
On paper, the Bears outrank the Royals in just about every category. The Bears sit 1-3 on the season having played an extra game already. The Royals are 0-3 already having a bye in week 2. The Bears schedule gets increasingly easier throughout the season while the Royals stand with 4 ranked opponents in their way. Warner head coach
Rod Shafer says"I'm hoping that our offense and defense can play well together in the same game and eliminate some of the mistakes that have buried us in the first half."
Final Thoughts
Warner travels to Pikeville, Kentucky and will get a big break from the Florida heat. The Royals will enjoy a high of 73 degrees with a possibility of rain. This is a far cry from the still 90 degree days back in Lake Wales. The game will be played at Hambley Athletic Complex in Pikeville, KY at 1:30 p.m.
