WL-S’s Gabe McGill (pictured) rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns in a win over visiting Mechanicsburg Friday night.
Photo by John Coffman Photography
WEST LIBERTY – Gabe McGill rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns as WL-S upended Mechanicsburg, 19-13, in OHC football Friday night.
With the win, the Tigers clinched a first-round home playoff game in Division VI, Region 24. Mechanicsburg controls its own destiny in the Division VII, Region 28 playoffs.
The Tigers jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter on a four-yard pass from Miles Hostetler to Peyton Hall.
Early in the second quarter, the Indians evened the score at 7-7 on Jayden Roland’s two-yard run.
The score remained 7-7 at the half.
McGill added scoring runs of nine and seven yards in the third quarter as WL-S took a 19-7 lead, and Mechanicsburg scored in the fourth quarter on a 52-yard pass from Conley Bogard to Prestyn Griffith.
WL-S had 321 total yards compared to 247 for Mechanicsburg.
Roland rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries.
This Friday night, the Indians (4-4, 1-2) host Northeastern and the Tigers (7-1, 2-1) host Triad.
West Jeff 34, Triad 0
NORTH LEWISBURG – Undefeated West Jefferson knocked off Triad, 34-0, in OHC football Friday night.
West Jefferson moved out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter, WJ increased its lead to 14-0 on Wyatt Keyt’s 11-yard scoring run.
With four minutes remaining in the second quarter, WJ quarterback Austin Buescher connected with Jessie Harper on a seven-yard scoring pass to make it 21-0.
The visitors led, 21-0, at the half.
Keyt had a four-yard scoring run midway through the third quarter to give WJ a 28-0 lead.
Late in the third quarter, Keyt scored on a three-yard run to put the game away.
WJ had 528 total yards in the contest.
This Friday night, the Cardinals (1-7, 1-2) play at WL-S.
