Pirates
| 11/07/25 vs Morgan | 43-3 |
| 10/24/25 vs Portsmouth West | 49-12 |
| 10/17/25 @ Minford | 56-6 |
| 10/10/25 vs Waverly | 37-7 |
| 10/03/25 @ Oak Hill | 52-8 |
| + 6 more games |
With a playoff win on the line, Wheelersburg rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Morgan Raiders 43-3. The victory was just business as usual for the Pirates, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Wheelersburg's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Brown led the charge by rushing for 108 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Brown also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles. Another passer making a difference was Braylon Rucker, who threw for 151 yards and one touchdown on only 13 passes.
Wheelersburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kenyon Evans and Luke Kouns. Kouns got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Wheelersburg, adding 13 points to the final score. All came from Cooper Heimbach: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 4-for-4 kicking extra points for an additional four.
Wheelersburg's win bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Morgan, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Coming up, Wheelersburg will be playing in front of their home fans against Barnesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Pirates 7.3, the Shamrocks 10.5) so any points scored will be well earned. Morgan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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