Parkersburg couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 24-13 to the Morgantown Mohigans on Friday. The Big Reds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mohigans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2019.
Despite the defeat, Parkersburg had strong showings from Jakel Shelton, who gained 113 total yards and a touchdown, and Cooper Cancade, who threw for 218 yards on 27 of 43 attempts.
Parkersburg wouldn't let Morgantown keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Parkersburg can thank Adam Elder and Sylas Cheuvront for forcing both of them. Elder didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Parkersburg will take on South Charleston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Morgantown, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Bridgeport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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