Weir was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 26-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Liverpool Potters. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Red Riders came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 72nd in West Virginia, while the Potters are ranked 494th in Ohio).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead East Liverpool to victory, but perhaps none more so than Meshach Harris, who threw for 242 yards and one touchdown on only 14 passes, and also rushed for 58 yards and one TD. Harris also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making nine total tackles and defending one pass. A healthy portion of Harris' aerial production (111 yards to be exact) went to Dre'Keim Abercrombie, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Weir's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for East Liverpool, their record is now 3-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Weir will square off against Albert Gallatin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Riders will need to watch out since the Colonials have now posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups. As for East Liverpool, they will challenge Oak Glen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Bears will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Potters surely won't give up without a fight.
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