Nitro hadn't done well against Winfield recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Nitro Wildcats came out on top against the Winfield Generals by a score of 35-28. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Wildcats were the better team in the second half.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Nitro to victory, but perhaps none more so than Luke Shafer, who picked up 143 receiving yards and a touchdown. Josh Moody also helped out by tossing the rock for 315 yards.
Nitro didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Zaevyon Dickerson. Nitro got some further help from Wyatt Sowards: he picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.
Nitro pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Winfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Nitro will head out on the road to challenge Sissonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nitro is facing Sissonville at the right time seeing as Sissonville is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Winfield, they will host Scott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Scott will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Winfield surely won't give up without a fight.
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