Midview owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They really took it to the Elyria Catholic Panthers for the full four quarters, racking up a 27-0 win on the road. Given the Middies' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 182nd, while the Panthers are ranked 402nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Midview got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Marcus Mcmahon out in front who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown. Shay Williams was in the mix as well, providing Midview with two touchdowns.
Midview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elyria Catholic only rushed for 17.
One reason for the win was Midview's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Nathaniel Shenberger and his three. Another thorn in Elyria Catholic's side was Brayden Homoki, who forced a fumble and made 15 total tackles.
Midview's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0. As for Elyria Catholic, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Midview will host Steele at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Steele will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Midview surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elyria Catholic, they will venture away from home to square off against Vermilion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vermilion will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Elyria Catholic surely won't give up without a fight.
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