Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Medina). They took their matchup on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 51-18 victory over the Euclid Panthers. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Battling Bees as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Medina was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 91 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 173.7.
Medina's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Tallen Hulvey and Dylan Pay were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Cooper Estes was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making five total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Medina's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Euclid, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Medina's road trip will continue as they head out to face GlenOak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Medina is facing GlenOak at the right time seeing as GlenOak is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Euclid, they will head out on the road to take on Brunswick at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brunswick will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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