Friday just wasn't the day for Alliance's offense. They took a blow against the West Branch Warriors on Friday, falling 49-0. While losing is never fun, the Aviators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 443rd, while the Warriors are ranked 83rd).
JR Jackson threw for 141 yards on eight of 24 attempts.
Jarrin Blair was his top target, picking up 57 receiving yards. On the ground,
Ravhan Hawkins picked up 47 receiving yards.
Leading West Branch to victory were Jeremiah Thomas and Boston Mulinix. Thomas threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns, while Mulinix rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Mulinix is now averaging an impressive 102.1 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Perry, who picked up 55 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Alliance and nudges their season record down to 2-6. As for West Branch, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alliance will challenge Minerva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alliance is facing Minerva at the right time seeing as Minerva is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for West Branch, they are on the road again on Friday to play Carrollton at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in West Branch's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches.
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