The Winchester Community Golden Falcons will square off against the Tri Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Winchester Community will be strutting in after a victory while Tri will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Winchester Community finally turned things around against Union County on Friday. They breezed by the Patriots at home to the tune of 77-8. The Golden Falcons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Winchester Community's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cameron Baldwin, who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 43 yards and a touchdown. Baldwin was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 51 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Aidan Weatherhead, who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Winchester Community was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 377 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Tri lost 35-14 to Centerville on Friday. The match marked the Titans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Although Tri took the loss, they still got scores from Masyn Chalfant and Bryan Kinder.
Winchester Community's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Tri, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Winchester Community has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 177.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tri struggles in that department as they've been averaging 314. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Winchester Community against Tri when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 35-6 victory. In that match, Winchester Community amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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