West Branch put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down the Salem Quakers 26-7. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Quakers are ranked 400th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading West Branch to victory were Jeremiah Thomas and Boston Mulinix. Thomas rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while Mulinix rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Mulinix has posted since back in September of 2023.
West Branch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
West Branch's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Salem, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
West Branch will be playing in front of their home fans against Hubbard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Branch's defense has only allowed 6.7 points per game this season, so Hubbard's offense will have their work cut out for them. Salem does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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