Football Recap: Wiley's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Grant Mauch

Passing Touchdowns

10/24/25 @ Genoa-Hugo	3
10/17/25 vs Flagler	5
10/10/25 @ Cheraw	4
10/03/25 @ Walsh	6
09/26/25 @ Granada	3
09/19/25 vs Caliche	4

Wiley needed a changed in momentum after dropping seven straight games and they got it from Grant Mauch. Everything went the Panthers' way against the Genoa-Hugo Pirates on Friday as they made off with a 48-27 win thanks in part to Mauch, who threw for 174 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 95 yards and one touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last six games he's played.

Special teams played a big role in the game for Wiley, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Corbyn Williams, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.

Wiley's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Genoa-Hugo, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.

Looking ahead, Wiley will face off against Manzanola at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Genoa-Hugo, they will challenge Hanover at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Pirates will be up against the Hornets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.11 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.