Wheeling Central Catholic only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 41-point they dealt Shady Spring on Friday. The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights breezed by the Shady Spring Tigers to the tune of 48-7. That looming 48-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Maroon Knights yet this season.
Wheeling Central Catholic was led to victory by Kade Koroneos and Braden Mcwreath. Koroneos rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while Mcwreath gained 185 total yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 66 yards. Nico Kusic was another key player, throwing for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only seven passes.
Wheeling Central Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 401 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 164 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.
Wheeling Central Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Joey Jerrome and Koroneos.
Wheeling Central Catholic pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 25.5 points. As for Shady Spring, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.
Wheeling Central Catholic and Shady Spring are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Wheeling Central Catholic will be playing at home against Chapmanville Regional at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Chapmanville Regional will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Wheeling Central Catholic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shady Spring, they will head out to face off against Oak Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Hill's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Shady Spring's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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