Football Recap: Milton Skates Past Midd-West with Ease

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Previous 4 Games

10/10/25 - Away	47-0 W
10/11/24 - Home	27-0 W
09/08/23 - Away	57-13 W
09/09/22 - Home	42-0 W

Milton got themselves on the board against Midd-West on Friday, but Midd-West never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mustangs 47-0. The result was nothing new for the Black Panthers, who have now won three contests by 25 points or more so far this season.

Montgomery Fisher was his usual excellent self, rushing for 225 yards and three TDs while picking up 13.2 yards per carry, and also throwing for 71 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 66 yards. JaCori Brown was another key player, gaining 144 total yards and a touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Milton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Midd-West didn't rushed for any.

Another reason for the win was Milton's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Brady O'Rourke refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Milton got some further help from O'Rourke: he picked up 1.5 sacks, made 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss), and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.

Milton's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Midd-West, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Milton will venture away from home to challenge Mount Carmel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Black Panthers will need to watch out since the RED TORNADOES have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Midd-West, they will head out on the road to take on Mifflinburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.