Portage pushed their score to 27 the last time they played Purchase Line, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Portage Mustangs took down the Purchase Line Red Dragons 16-0. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Mustangs were the (much) better team in the second half.
Portage was led to victory by Issac Willinsky and Bode Layo. Willinsky rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown, while Layo gained 80 total yards and a touchdown. What's more, Layo also racked up 39 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Portage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Purchase Line only rushed for 58.
One reason for the win was Portage's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Purchase Line's QB won't forget Layo anytime soon given he sacked him three times.
Portage's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Purchase Line, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portage will square off against Homer-Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Purchase Line, they will take on United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Purchase Line surely won't give up without a fight.
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