Washington is 0-10 against Spring Mills since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Patriots will take on the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Washington will be strutting in after a victory while Spring Mills will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Washington didn't have too much trouble with Bishop O'Connell as they won 28-14. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Patriots' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 43rd in West Virginia, while the Knights are ranked 199th in Virginia).
Kyle Athey
| 09/19/25 vs Bishop O'Connell | 106 |
| 08/29/25 @ Woodrow Wilson | 55 |
| 11/08/24 @ Jefferson | 20 |
| 09/06/24 @ Governor Thomas Johnson | 13 |
| 09/12/25 vs Liberty | 11 |
A big part of Washington's win came down to the chemistry between Kyle Athey and his top target Phillip Shields. Athey rushed for 106 yards and three TDs on only ten carries while Shields rushed for 218 yards. Those 106 rushing yards gave Athey a new career-high.
Washington didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Bishop O'Connell to a completion percentage of just 47.1%. The team can thank Mario Prince for the heroic effort on defense: he. Washington wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 55.6%.
Washington's defense didn't let Ryan Turpin, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Matthew Gordillo, Chase Perroots, and Brandtley Lawson, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Spring Mills fell victim to Morgantown and their airtight defense on Friday. They came up short against the Mohigans, falling 21-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.
The victory got Washington back to even at 2-2. As for Spring Mills, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Washington took a serious blow against Spring Mills in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 43-0. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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