BARNESVILLE – Well aware of Barnesville’s ground-and-pound rushing attack, Linsly tried stacking the box on defense to try and shut down the high-powered Shamrocks. That strategy worked to an extent.

However, Barnesville (7-1) unleashed its passing game as junior Cole Francis passed for career-high 219 yards and a touchdown as the Shamrocks rallied past the Cadets (1-5) by a 34-7 count on Homecoming inside Shamrock Stadium.

“I said coming into the game that I have all the respect in the world for (Linsly head) Coach Depew and his staff. They do a great job,” Barnesville head coach Blake Allen said. “I was excited about (playing) this game because Linsly has been one of the premier programs in the Ohio Valley.

“I told the kids all week that you can’t pay attention to their schedule,” All

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