If Ritchie County was feeling good fresh off their 26-0 takedown of Gilmer County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rebels took a blow against the Wahama White Falcons on Friday, falling 53-8. The Rebels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
Turner Shriver threw for 94 yards on 12 of 26 attempts. Jenner Keen was his top target, picking up 34 receiving yards. On the ground, Landon Hanlon rushed for 30 yards.
Wahama's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Reezin Stitt led the charge by rushing for 168 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Stitt also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles. Another back making a difference was Trace Simpkins, who rushed for 86 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries.
Ritchie County's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Wahama, their record is now 7-0.
Looking ahead, Ritchie County will challenge Tygarts Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rebels will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 36.43 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Wahama, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Webster County at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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