After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Valley View, Milton-Union was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They secured a 28-23 W over the Oakwood Lumberjacks. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 35-14 loss the Lumberjacks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Milton-Union's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Payton Mayfield, who picked up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Mayfield has posted since back in September of 2023. Another signal caller making a difference was Wyatt Kimmel, who threw for 189 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes.
Milton-Union's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Oakwood, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Milton-Union will challenge Lehman Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakwood, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Eaton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eaton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Oakwood surely won't give up without a fight.
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