You can't lose the matchup if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Waldron's strategy against Stryker on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Waldron Spartans blew the Stryker Panthers out of the water with a 47-12 final score. The win was all the more spectacular given the Spartans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 64th in Michigan, while the Panthers are ranked seventh in Ohio).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Alec Shamplo and he. Shamplo gained 184 total yards and three touchdowns while he gained 184 total yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Collin Williams also racked up 170 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Seth Williams, who threw for 165 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes.
Waldron's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Williams with two sacks.
Waldron's record is now 6-3. As for Stryker, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Waldron does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stryker, they will square off against McKinley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stryker is facing McKinley at the right time seeing as McKinley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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