With a playoff game on the line, West Branch rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Hubbard Eagles 31-6. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by 20 points or more this season.
Boston Mulinix was his usual excellent self, rushing for 201 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Hirst, who rushed for 68 yards on only seven carries.
West Branch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches.
One reason for the win was West Branch's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Zachary Coffee with 2.5.
West Branch's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Hubbard, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.
West Branch wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-0 loss against Glenville on the 8th. Hubbard does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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