Mingo Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Roane County Raiders on the road and fell 42-8. The Miners were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Mingo Central wouldn't let Roane County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. LeQues Strother was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 18.
Roane County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lane Watson, who rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Another rusher making a difference was Clay Walker, who rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Mingo Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Roane County, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Mingo Central will host Chapmanville Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Roane County, they will head out on the road to take on North Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (North Marion has won three straight at home, while Roane County won nine straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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