Wheeling Park gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't give up any more after. They walked away with a 20-13 victory over the Butler Golden Tornado. 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 eighth in West Virginia, while the Golden Tornado are ranked 143rd in Pennsylvania).
Brennan Wack
| 10/17/25 @ Butler | 102 |
| 09/26/25 vs St. Clairsville | 152 |
| 09/19/25 vs University | 328 |
| 09/12/25 vs Musselman | 244 |
| 09/05/25 @ Spring Mills | 233 |
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Wheeling Park had a senior duo take command as Brennan Wack gained 142 total yards and Nolan Yanchak gained 84 total yards and a touchdown. Wack's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 11th straight game with at least 102 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Wheeling Park didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Butler to a completion percentage of just 48%. The team can thank Michael Neider for the heroic effort on defense: he. Wheeling Park wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 66.7%.
Wheeling Park didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jed Hunley and Owen Dobrzynski-Hines.
Wheeling Park's record now sits at 5-3. As for Butler, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeling Park will face off against Steubenville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Big Red will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Butler, they will take on Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Mark Klemz and Ethan Rex.
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