Petrolia lost against Windthorst back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Petrolia Pirates took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Windthorst Trojans. Despite 90 more yards than the Trojans, the Pirates couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Even though they lost, Petrolia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Windthorst only rushed for 182.
Windthorst found their leader in sophomore Brock Belcher, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Hunter Anderle, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Petrolia and nudges their season record down to 5-5. As for Windthorst, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Petrolia will head out on the road to challenge Wellington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wellington's defense has only allowed 14.3 points per game this season, so Petrolia's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Windthorst, they will face off against Quanah at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Windthorst is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.1 points per game this season.
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