Medina romps in C North Division finale

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Hadrian Batista hauls in a pass from quarterback Preston Woodworth and races to the endzone for Medina’s first touchdown in this evening’s win over Cleveland Hill at Vets Park. Defending for Cleve Hill is Xavier Powell.

Scoring early and often Medina rolled to a 49-0 victory over Cleveland Hill at rainy Vets Park this evening to close out the C North Division campaign.

Medina raced out to a 21-0 first quarter advantage ignited by a 68 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Preston Woodworth to Hadrian Batista on the Mustangs second play of the game. Davi Mucoucah tacked on the first of his six extra point kicks.

Christian Moss followed up with a pair of touchdowns on a 3 yard run and a 24 yard pass reception from Woodworth. Moss had a 27 yard run and a 30 yard pass reception on the first drive. A fumble recovery by Kolton Fletcher set up the second scoring opportunity.

The Mustangs advantage soared to 35-0 at the half on second quarter touchdown runs of 24 and 25 yards by Moss who had a total of 149 yards rushing on the evening to top the 1,000 yard mark for the season with 1,014.

A 19 yard run by Fletcher and a 24 yard pass from Batista to Woodworth highlighted the first drive. Another fumble recovery by Fletcher then set up the second drive which was keyed by a 28 yard run by Moss.

The Mustangs tacked on two more scores in the third quarter on an 95 yard kickoff return by Fletcher and a 30 yard pass from Woodworth to Jude Lacy.

The Mustangs defensive effort also included a fumble recovery by Ryan Frentz.

Medina finishes the C North Division season at 4-2 and remains in the hunt for a sectional playoff berth.

The Mustangs are 5-2 overall heading into next Friday’s regular season finale against Batavia in a non league contest at Vets Park.

Medina’s Frankie Stephens tackles Cleve Hill’s Jaiden Rainey.

Medina’s Kendrick Russaw follows a block by Avion Johnson to pick up good yardage.