Mustangs face challenging sectional opener at undefeated Southwestern on Thursday

Postseason games are usually very challenging and Medina’s opening round task is no exception as the Mustangs will visit undefeated Southwestern at 7 p.m. Thursday in a Section VI Class C quarterfinal contest.

Southwestern is the C South Division’s No. 1 seed after capturing the title with a 7-0 record (8-0 overall).

Medina is the C North Division’s No. 4 seed having posted a 4-2 division, 6-2 overall record during the regular season.

The Trojans offense is sparked by quarterback Trent Lewis (681 yards passing and 11 touchdowns), running back Bradyn Fuller (1,227 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns) along with receivers Roger Markham (15 catches for 377 yards and 6 touchdowns) and Joe Sirianni (9 for 143 and 4 touchdowns).

The Mustangs attack is led by quarterback Preston Woodworth (1,295 yards passing and 16 touchdowns). However, the Mustangs will be without their leading rusher Christian Moss (1,138 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns) who is ineligible for the game after being ejected in the fourth quarter of last Friday’s win over Batavia.

The Southwestern – Medina winner will advance to the semifinals against the winner of Thursday’s Portville (4-3, 5-3) at Eden (5-1, 7-1)quarterfinal.

The other two Class C quarterfinals on Friday will have Salamanca (4-3, 5-3) at Barker/Roy-Hart (6-0, 7-1) and Akron (5-1, 6-2) at Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton (6-1, 7-1) both at 7 p.m.

Online tickets for Thursday’s game at Southwestern can be obtained at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/5176396?schoolId=NYSHSAAVI