After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three games, Willits finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a 22-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Middletown Mustangs. Despite 118 more yards than the Mustangs, the Wolverines couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Corey Rockey threw for 126 yards and one TD. Ryan Carter was his top target, picking up 60 receiving yards. On the ground, Porter Garman rushed for 56 yards.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tyler Galamay and Trenton Griffith. Galamay rushed for 58 yards and one score on only six carries while Griffith gained 46 total yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Willits fell to 3-1. As for Middletown, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Willits will face off against Lower Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolverines are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Middletown, they will challenge St. Helena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Saints have now posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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