Southern came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down the Wellsville Tigers 26-7 on Friday. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tyrell Watkins and Isaiah Boyd certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Watkins rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown, while Boyd picked up 96 receiving yards. An impressive showing, but Watkins really ramped things up playing D: he forced a fumble and made 14 total tackles.
Southern's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Wellsville, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Southern will be playing in front of their home fans against United at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Wellsville, they are on the road again on Friday to play Leetonia. Wellsville is facing Leetonia at the right time seeing as Leetonia is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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