Any questions surrounding the Woodruff offense were answered in Week 3 of this season.

The Wolverines entered the year with a new quarterback in Ryan Perkins — all-time leading passer Jake Lambert graduated — and several new starters on the offensive line.

But Perkins and the rest of the offense didn’t give Wolverines fans long to reminisce about last year’s group, which averaged 43 points per game.

After dropping its first two games, Woodruff exploded for an impressive 42-22 win at then-unbeaten Chesnee.

Since the victory, the Wolverines are averaging 45.5 points and are 3-1 over a four-game stretch.

Woodruff is 4-3 overall and 2-0 in Region II-2A heading into Friday night’s 7:30 contest at Saluda.

Perkins, who has completed 109 of 198 passes for 1,607 yards and 15 touchdowns this year, said the offense has gotten better each week.

“When the season started, we were working hard but have just gotten better,” he said. “The offense is really clicking right now.”
Perkins said the success is due to the offensive line and running back Shun Tribble, who has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark with 144 carries for 1,038 yards and 13 touchdowns.

“First and foremost, the offensive line playing well allows us to run the ball and to pass the ball,” he said. “They have played very well and doing a good job.”

Tribble said the team has to continue executing, though, if it is to pull out a third straight region win against the Tigers, who are 1-6 overall.

“We’re focused on taking one game at a time and concentrating on Saluda,” he said. “We aren’t looking ahead and have a good coaching staff that helps us believe in ourselves.”

Perkins said that focusing as a team and not on individual success is what has led to results on the field.

“I’m just glad we’re winning games,” he said. “I’m not worried about getting 1,000 yards. I just get the ball to my playmakers. They get all the yards for me.”

“Our offensive line has gotten much better,” Perkins said. “Shun can run for 20 yards every time he touches the ball.”

Tribble echoed his quarterback’s sentiments.

“The offensive line has gelled and faster than anyone probably thought,” he said. “They have really helped me become a lot better.”
Woodruff coach Brian Lane said making plays starts up front for his team.