After flying high against Oaks-Mission last Thursday, Welch came back down to earth. The Welch Wildcats took a 28-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Medford Cardinals. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Although Welch took the loss, they still got scores from Eric Pitcher, Mason Clinton, and Brody Mills.
Even though they lost, Welch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Welch wouldn't let Medford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Khol Lynch led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Clinton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 125 rushing yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Welch fell to 7-1. As for Medford, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Welch will venture away from home to challenge Sasakwa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sasakwa is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 43.8 points per game this season. As for Medford, they are taking a road trip to square off against Billings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Medford is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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