University faced Wheeling Park in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Hawks took a 42-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots. The Hawks were up 21-7 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why University lost, don't look at Harrison Helbig. Despite the final result, he threw for 349 yards and four touchdowns.
University didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Hayden George and Luke Braham.
Brennan Wack was his usual excellent self, rushing for 328 yards and six TDs while picking up 8.6 yards per carry for Wheeling Park. Those six rushing touchdowns gave Wack a new career-high.
Having lost for the first time this season, University fell to 3-1. As for Wheeling Park, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will host Fairmont Senior at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Wheeling Park, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Clairsville at 7:00 p.m. The Red Devils will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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