ANNAWAN – Annawan-Wethersfield’s ground game powered the Titans to a 42-14 Homecoming victory over Knoxville on Friday night.
Senior Aaden Verstraete led Wethersfield with 243 rushing yards, including a 60-yard touchdown run with 2:14 remaining in the first quarter.
Senior Reese Rumbold added two rushing touchdowns. He scored on a 17-yard run in the first quarter before finding the end zone again on a 7-yard run with 8:30 left in the second quarter.
Junior Alejandro Garcia also scored in the first quarter, breaking loose for an 8-yard touchdown run. He finished with 34 rushing yards.
Knoxville answered with a pair of rushing touchdowns.
Freshman Gavin Harshbarger scored on a 13-yard run with 10:06 remaining in the second quarter, while junior Austin Harshbarger added an 18-yard touchdown run with 3:48 left in the third quarter. Austin Harshbarger finished with 95 rushing yards.
Knoxville (2-3) will host Princeville (1-4) on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
Annawan-Wethersfield (4-1) will travel to Stark County (4-1) on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
