Carrick lost against Wheeling Central Catholic back in October of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Carrick Raiders were beaten by the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights 49-12. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-12.
When it comes to explaining why Carrick lost, don't look at Kejuan Johnson. Despite the final result, he picked up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 61 yards.
Wheeling Central Catholic got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaac Martin out in front who rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Nico Kusic, who threw for 64 yards and two touchdowns.
Carrick's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carrick and Catholic Central are set to duel on Saturday. Catholic Central is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Carrick will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, they will venture away from home to challenge Toronto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wheeling Central Catholic's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
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