Football Recap: Morehead Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 28, 2024, 8:39pm

Football Recap: Morehead Panthers vs. West Stokes Wildcats

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If Morehead was feeling good fresh off their 27-0 takedown of McMichael last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Morehead Panthers lost to the West Stokes Wildcats at home by a 24-6 margin on Thursday. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Lindann Fleming was his usual excellent self, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry for West Stokes. Fleming's longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. Aydden Cherry was another key rusher, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.

Morehead's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for West Stokes, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.

Morehead will face off against Walkertown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Stokes, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Forsyth at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. West Stokes will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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