Keyser hadn't beaten Mountain Ridge on the road since November 2, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Golden Tornado secured a 27-21 W over the Miners. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Golden Tornado's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 32nd in West Virginia, while the Miners are ranked 112th in Maryland).
Addison Brafford had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 87 yards on only ten carries, while also throwing for 27 yards and one touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Mountain Ridge lost, don't look at Brayden Glass. Despite the final result, he threw for 168 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 75% of his passes.
The win made it two in a row for Keyser and bumps their season record up to 7-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.0 points over those games. As for Mountain Ridge, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keyser will square off against Frankfort at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so the Golden Tornado's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mountain Ridge, they will challenge Smithsburg at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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