West Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were dealt a 51-12 loss at the hands of the Mount Union Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 50-27 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Although West Branch took the loss, they still got scores from Easton Emigh and Craig Fluck.
It was another big night for Josh Ryan, who rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries for Mount Union. With that strong performance, Ryan is now averaging an impressive 102.5 rushing yards per game.
West Branch's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Mount Union, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Branch will face off against Juniata Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Branch is facing Juniata Valley at the right time seeing as Juniata Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Mount Union, they will head out to square off against Moshannon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Union's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Moshannon Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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