Barnesville had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their game on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 51-16 victory over the Fort Frye Cadets. With the Shamrocks ahead 44-9 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Despite the defeat, Fort Frye saw an underclassman step up: Luke Phillis picked up 163 receiving yards and a touchdown. Phillis was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 69 yards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barnesville will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Bellaire at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Frye, they will welcome Belpre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Fort Frye focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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