While it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, West Bladen was not quite Fairmont's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell 12-7 to the Golden Tornadoes. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Tornadoes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
West Bladen didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Keon Whittington and Sincere McKinley. Isaiah Robinson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles.
West Bladen has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. Fairmont's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. West Bladen is set to face off against their familiar foe Red Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fairmont will take on rival Whiteville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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