Mingo Central’s defense made big plays and a fumble recovery in the endzone in the fourth quarter was the difference maker as the Miners beat Point Pleasant, 20-14, at Ohio Valley Bank Stadium on Friday night.
Running back Dylan Vance had a pair of rushing touchdowns as the Miners moved to 6-1 overall heading into a bye week.
Malaki Sheppard forced a fumble that was recovered by Aiden Burke for the game-winning points. The Miners preserved the win with a sack on the final play of the game.
Mingo Central will return to Miner Mountain to face top-ranked Roane County (6-0) on Oct. 20. Kickoff is set for 7 pm.
At Point Pleasant
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
MC (6-1)….0 6 6 8 – 20
PP (2-4)…..0 0 7 7 – 14
Scoring:
First Quarter
No scoring
Second Quarter
MC – Dylan Vance, 37-yard run (conversion failed)
Third Quarter
MC – Chris Ross, 5-yard run (conversion failed)
PP – Nate Bentz, 4-yard run (Alex Shrader kick)
Fourth Quarter
MC – Aiden Burke, fumble recovery in endzone (Aiden Burke pass from Chris Ross)
PP – Nate Bentz, 1-yard run (Alex Shrader kick)
Next up: Mingo Central (6-1) vs. Roane County (6-0), 7 pm, Oct. 20.