Wakefield couldn't quite beat Wake Forest on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 51-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Wakefield Wolverines fell just short of the Wake Forest Cougars by a score of 31-28. The Wolverines just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Despite the loss, Wakefield still got an impressive performance from Austin Congleton, who threw for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Taden Martin was Congleton's top target, picking up 115 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Wakefield didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zion Jones and Tyler Rotellini. Wakefield got some further help from Malcolm Mcintyre: he forced a fumble and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Wakefield's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Wake Forest, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Wakefield didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 25-0 defeat against Millbrook on the 18th. Wake Forest has also already played their next match, a 13-10 win against Heritage on the 18th.
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