If Midland Trail was feeling good fresh off their 28-0 takedown of Braxton County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Midland Trail Patriots had to suffer through a 43-6 loss at the hands of the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 47-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Wheeling Central Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaac Martin led the charge by rushing for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Martin also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making five total tackles (1.5 for loss). Kade Koroneos was another key back, rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown.
Midland Trail's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Trail will welcome Summers County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, they will face off against Perry Traditional Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wheeling Central Catholic is facing Perry Traditional Academy at the right time seeing as Perry Traditional Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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