It's playoff time, and Wright City had no trouble coming through when it counted. Everything went their way against Principia/Whitfield on Friday as they made off with a 47-22 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Kayden McCurdy
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Wright City's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden McCurdy, who rushed for 137 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. What's more, McCurdy posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September. Dayton Humphreys was another key signal caller, throwing for 213 yards and three TDs.
Wright City didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lavarious Green and Quinn Schnarre. Schnarre got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Wright City's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Principia/Whitfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Wright City will challenge St. Francis Borgia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Humphreys and Lane Mallinckrodt. Principia/Whitfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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