Western was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 26-7 bruising from the Linton-Stockton Miners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 49-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Western still got an impressive performance from Matthew Mckitrick, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown.
Linton-Stockton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jesse Voigtschild out in front who rushed for 108 yards. Voigtschild didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles (0.5 for loss) and defended four passes. Cooper Smith was in the mix too, providing Linton-Stockton with two touchdowns.
Western's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Linton-Stockton, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Western will take on Tipton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Linton-Stockton, they will face off against Sullivan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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