Linden-McKinley hadn't done well against Whetstone recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Linden-McKinley Panthers blew past the Whetstone Braves, posting a 38-10 victory on the road. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Linden-McKinley found their leader in underclassman Davell Brock, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also threw for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
Linden-McKinley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaiden Ashford and Paul Darby. Darby also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Linden-McKinley's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. As for Whetstone, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Linden-McKinley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 57-0 victory against Mifflin on the 17th. As for Whetstone, they will challenge Northland at 6:50 p.m. on Friday. Northland's defense has only allowed 9.9 points per game this season, so Whetstone's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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