Mustangs will host a familiar foe in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals on Thursday

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 October 2024 at 10:31 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina defenders Kolton Fletcher (4) and Matthew Jacobs and their Mustang teammates will host Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Thursday at Vets Park.

In a rematch of last year’s playoff opener, Medina will host Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove in the quarterfinal round of the Section VI Class C football playoffs at 7 p.m. Thursday at Vets Park.

The Mustangs, which bring a 7-1 record into the sectionals, posted a 24-0 win in last fall’s quarterfinal at Vets Park over the Golden Falcons which are 6-2.

Medina’s offense has been spearheaded by Christian Moss who has rushed for 1,641 yards and 22 touchdowns. Jayzon Wills has rushed for 378 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Mustangs quarterback Preston Woodworth has passed for 781 yards and 8 touchdowns. Carter Woodworth has caught 12 passes for 155 yards and 4 touchdowns and Jerrell Nealy 11 for 192 and 3 TDs.

On defense for the Mustangs, Brody Fry has led the way with 113 tackles including 74 solo along with 2 sacks and an interception. Carter Woodworth has 38 tackles and an interception and Colton Fletcher 37 tackles, 4 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.

For Falconer/CV/MG, quarterback Jacob Roth has passed for 411 yards and 6 touchdowns and rushed for 537 yards and 6 TDs. The Golden Falcons have also had Taylor Jones with 342 yards rushing and 5 TDs, Charlie Reichenbach 265 yards and 5 TDs and Mathis Baehr 223 yards and 4 TDs.

The victor will advance to the semifinals against the winner of Friday’s quarterfinal between undefeated defending Class C champion Salamanca (8-0) vs. Cleveland Hill (4-4). Salamanca downed Medina 36-23 in the Class C title contest last fall.

Friday’s other lass C quarterfinals will have Portville at Newfane and Alden at Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton.

Fans attending Thursday’s playoff game are reminded that tickets must be purchased online in advance as there will be no cash sales at the gate. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased on line by clicking here.