By Patrick MacCoonRecord Sports EditorFor the third week in a row Warrenton showed off its big play ability on offense. However, its defense couldn't find any solutions to stop Washington in a 62-35 loss at home Friday night.The Warriors fell to 2-1 on the season while the Blue Jays improved to 2-1.Hunter Russell's 30-yard touchdown catch from Drake Meine and a 66-yard breakaway run to the end zone by Cameron Richardson gave Warrenton a 14-6 lead in the first quarter.However, unstoppable play from Matt Hoemann and Trey Walsh at quarterback mixed with a strong running game paced by Jared Rennick allowed the Blue Jays to score four unanswered touchdowns.Jack Darity ended the 28-0 run with a 56-yard touchdown catch from Meine, who threw for over 300 yards filling in for Braydan Chmiel.The Warriors offense put forth two more big scores from 33 and 76 yard touchdown receptions from Richardson and Russell in the second half.Russell finished with his third straight game of 100-plus receiving yards and now has six receiving touchdowns on the season.Richardson had his first multi-score performance and totaled nearly 150 total yards of offense.
Warrenton will face St. Charles at home next Friday.Box Score WASH - 13-35-7-7WAR - 14-7-7-7First QuarterWASH - Jared Rennick 5 run (Matthew Hoemann kick no good) WAR - Hunter Russell 30 pass from Drake Meine (Dillen Mayfield kick)WAR - Cameron Richardson 66 run (Dillen Mayfield kick)WASH - Jared Rennick 20 run (Matthew Hoemann kick)Second QuarterWASH - Trey Walsh 16 run (Matthew Hoemann kick)WASH - Ben Straatmann 58 pass from Trey Walsh (Matthew Hoemann kick no good)WASH - Adam Kleekamp 30 pass from Matthew Hoemann (Trey Walsh run for two-point conversion)WASH- Tommy Ruether 61 pass from Matthew Hoemann (Matthew Hoemann kick)WAR - Jack Darity 56 pass from Drake Meine (Dillen Mayfield kick)WASH - Zachary Harms 7 pass from Matthew Hoemann (Matthew Hoemann kick)Third QuarterWASH - Trey Walsh 51 interception return (Matthew Hoemann kick)WAR - Cameron Richardson 33 pass from Drake Meine (Dillen Mayfield kick)Fourth QuarterWASH - Jared Rennick 8 run (Matthew Hoemann kick)WAR - Hunter Russell 76 pass from Drake Meine (Dillen Mayfield kick)
Wright City 52, Montgomery County 7By Derrick ForsytheRecord Staff Writer
Exhibiting extreme balance on offense, the Wright City football team cruised to a 52-7 win at Montgomery County on Friday, improving to 2-1 on the season.Senior quarterback Andrew Pfuhl threw five touchdown passes, connecting with four different receivers and throwing a pair of scoring strikes to senior Troy Muse. Senior Austin Buchheit hauled in his first career receiving touchdown to close out the first quarter with Wright City in command 13-0.Senior running back Derenzo Blanks scored two rushing touchdowns, helping the Wildcats to a 33-0 by halftime. Senior Trey Saddler was also a major contributor, scoring once through the air and returning a stripped fumble for a touchdown.Montgomery County gifted its hosts three turnovers, before scoring its lone touchdown midway through the third quarter.The Wildcats will welcome Bowling Green during Week 4.Jacob Manion runs down the sideline during a loss to Washington on Friday night.
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