Mustangs romp to Homecoming victory

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina running back Aidan Papaj picks up yardage during the Mustangs Homecoming win over Tonawanda at Vets Park this evening.

A big four touchdown first quarter scoring burst ignited Medina to a 56-0 Homecoming C North Division victory over Tonawanda at Vets Park this evening.

The Mustangs decisive barrage of first quarter touchdown plays included a 19 yard run by quarterback Preston Woodworth, a 20 yard pass from Woodworth to Jerrell Nealy along with a pair of scoring runs by Christian Moss covering 7 and 2 yards. Cole Callard added all four extra point kicks and was a perfect 8 for 8 in that department on the evening.

Kolton Fletcher had a 19 yard pass reception and a 13 yard run to highlight the first scoring drive. A fumble recovery by Avion Johnson at the Timberwolves 25 set up the second while a 26 yard pass completion from Woodworth to Moss keyed the third and a 26 yard run by Moss highlighted the fourth.

The Mustangs lead soared to 49-0 after a three touchdown third quarter. Those scores came on a 22 yard interception return by Hadrian Batista, a 39 yard run by Moss and a 15 yard run by Jayzon Wills. An interception by Aidan Papaj at the Timberwolves 15 set up Wills’ TD.

Fletcher rounded out the Mustangs scoring parade with a 16 yard touchdown run in the final quarter.

Brody Fry led the Mustangs defense with 9 tackles, 2 for losses, and 2 assists.

Medina improves to 3-1 in the division while Tonawanda slips to 0-4.

In the key C North game of the weekend, Newfane nipped visiting Akron 21-20 in overtime to take over sole possession of the division lead.

Newfane is now 3-0, 4-0 overall and Akron 3-1, 3-1.

Medina defenders Brody Fry and Carter Woodworth tackle Tonawanda receiver Timothy Domon.

Medina’s Jerrell Nealy bats down a pass attempt by Tonawanda quarterback Cole Keleman.