Washington and Parkersburg South squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Washington had to settle for second. They fell 24-17 to the Parkersburg South Patriots. The contest was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but Washington couldn't quite close it out.
Although Washington took the loss, they still got scores from Allen Casey and Michael Thompson.
Washington wouldn't let Parkersburg South keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Casey, Isaiah Osafo-Mensah, and Chase Weaver picked up one apiece. Osafo-Mensah has been hot recently, having also posted nine or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
Even though they lost, Washington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 204 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Parkersburg South's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Bartley, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.0 yards per carry. Bartley was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Devon Forshey, who picked up 151 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Parkersburg South, they now also have a winning record of 6-5.
Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Parkersburg South, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 56-14 defeat against Martinsburg on the 29th.
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