It was a good run, but Carrollton unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the West Branch Warriors at home and fell 33-6. The defeat continues a trend for Carrollton in their matchups with West Branch: they've now lost seven in a row.
West Branch's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeremiah Thomas led the charge by throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushing for 91 yards. Boston Mulinix was another key rusher, rushing for 163 yards while picking up 9.6 yards per carry.
Carrollton's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for West Branch, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carrollton will take on Minerva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Minerva is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Carrollton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for West Branch, they will challenge Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in West Branch's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
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