Watkins Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 35-12 to the Teays Valley Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 382nd, while the Vikings are ranked 158th).
Leading Teays Valley to victory were Carson Payne and Brady Farmer. Payne rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, while Farmer threw for 67 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Watkins Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Teays Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watkins Memorial will host Bishop Hartley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Teays Valley, they will welcome Lancaster at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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