The Weir Red Riders will head out on the road to square off against the Albert Gallatin Colonials at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Weir, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Albert Gallatin's (thus far) undefeated season.
On Friday, Weir came up short against East Liverpool and fell 26-19. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Red Riders came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 74th in West Virginia, while the Potters are ranked 497th in Ohio).
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Albert Gallatin against Brownsville on Friday as the squad secured a 62-21 win. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for the Colonials this season.
Weir better keep an eye on Adam Pegg. He was instrumental in Albert Gallatin's win, rushing for 227 yards and three scores while picking up 14.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 57 receiving yards and one touchdown. Pegg was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards. Another player making a difference was Roman Smith, who rushed for 80 yards and three TDs on only five carries.
Albert Gallatin's victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Weir, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Weir was dealt a bruising 48-20 loss at the hands of Albert Gallatin in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Red Riders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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