Photo courtesy of WES WILSON
Mingo Central quarterback Daylin Goad tossed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Isa Scales on fourth down to lift the Miners to a thrilling 28-22 win over Tolsia at Wilt Salmons Field on Friday night.
It was the Miners first road win over the Rebels since 2013.
The Miners, now 1-2, led 22-6 at halftime before the Rebels rallied to tie the game at 22-all after three quarters.
Running back Zion Martin ran for 73 yards and one score while Goad added 77 and a rushing touchdown. Scales finished with 68 yards on the ground and caught three passes for 41 yards.
Mingo Central is tentatively scheduled to host Shady Spring (2-2) on Oct. 16. Kickoff at Miner Stadium is set for 7pm.
At Glenhayes
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
MC(1-2)…6 16 0 6 – 28
TL (2-2)…0 6 16 0 – 22
Scoring:
First Quarter
MC – Daylin Goad, 1-yard run (conversion failed)
Second Quarter
TL – Zach Ball, 17-yard pass from Jesse Muncy (conversion failed)
MC – Isa Scales, 9-yard run (Zion Martin run)
MC – Zion Martin, 6-yard run (Daylin Goad run)
Third Quarter
TL – Jesse Muncy, 2-yard run (Zach Ball pass from Jesse Muncy),
TL – John Wilson, 4-yard rush (Tanner Copley pass from Jesse Muncy)
Fourth Quarter
MC – Isa Scales, 18-yard pass from Daylin Goad (conversion failed)
Next up: Mingo Central (1-2) vs Shady Spring (2-2), 7pm, Oct. 16.