Wiley came into Friday's matchup having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Walsh Eagles on Friday, sneaking past 48-46. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wiley found their leader in underclassman Grant Mauch, who threw for 125 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 81 yards on only five carries. Mauch is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Brenden Campbell was in the mix too, providing Wiley with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wiley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Wiley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Walsh, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wiley's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cheraw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wiley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season. As for Walsh, they will square off against Granada at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Granada knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully Walsh likes a good challenge.
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