Wawasee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 24-15 to the Goshen RedHawks. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the RedHawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Wawasee saw an underclassman step up: freshman Mason McKibben rushed for 59 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 30 receiving yards.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.7 yards per carry. While two picked up at least seven total tackles, Kingston Sanchez stood above the rest. He made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss). Wawasee's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.9.
Goshen's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Douglas Diaz led the charge by rushing for 59 yards and a pair of scores, while also throwing for 143 yards and one TD. Spencer Elliott was in the mix as well, providing the RedHawks with two touchdowns.
Wawasee's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Goshen, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wawasee will welcome Northridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Goshen, they will challenge Concord at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Minutemen will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the RedHawks surely won't give up without a fight.
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