Winamac 24, West Central 16 (Friday): Freshman quarterback Xavier Adriano threw for 74 yards and a touchdown and also had a 6-yard touchdown run for the host Warriors as they held on to beat rival West Central Friday.
Addison Allen had a team-high 65 yards rushing and 47 yards receiving, including an 8-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He also had two two-point conversion runs.
Ethan Burgess caught a 17-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter that put Winamac ahead for good at 16-8.
Winamac won despite committing three turnovers and committing 11 penalties for 105 yards.
Talen Garner led the defense with seven tackles and three assists, including one for loss. Tearson Wolford had five tackles, including three for loss. Allen had four tackles and five assists.
Louis Rugg III and Hayden Taylor each had an interception.
Winamac held West Central to seven yards passing.
Winamac 24, West Central 16
West Central 0 8 0 8 – 16
Winamac 0 16 8 0 – 24
First quarter
(no scoring)
Second quarter
WC – Villarreal 75 run (Villarreal run)
WIN – Xavier Adriano 6 run (Addison Allen run)
WIN – Ethan Burgess 17 pass from Adriano (Allen run)
Third quarter
WIN – Allen 8 run (Adriano run)
Fourth quarter
WC – Villarreal 8 run (Villarreal run)
It sure looks like he is playing for Winamac. Maybe I have the wrong kid, but Xavier Adriano played for Winamac on Friday night.