Football Recap: Wellsville Tigers vs. Leetonia Bears
Wellsville can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 35-0 win over the Leetonia Bears. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Tyrell Watkins, who rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made three total tackles (3.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Richie Wyse, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wellsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wellsville's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Dontay Wilcox and Watkins who racked up four sacks between them.
Wellsville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Leetonia, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wellsville will host Valley Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Wellsville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Leetonia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Columbiana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leetonia is facing Columbiana at the right time seeing as Columbiana is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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