Madonna set to battle Clay-Battelle tonight
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WEIRTON -- The Madonna football team is looking to finish strong as it heads into the final two games of its comeback season.
The Blue Dons a challenge on their hands this week in the first of their two remaining games as defending Class A state runner-up Clay-Battelle comes to town tonight for a Thursday night showdown.
"They're a very well-coached football team," Madonna head coach Shawn McKinnon said. "Madonna and Clay-Battelle have a pretty good history.
"I think it's a game that we can compete in if we can limit our mistakes as a football team."
Clay-Battelle comes to town with a 5-3 mark and in the thick of the battle to return to the playoffs.
The Cee-Bees currently hold down the No. 11 spot in the Class A rankings this week, with the top 16 making the playoffs.
The Blue Dons this week are continuing to focus on getting better as the young team learns and finds its way.
With two games left, McKinnon and company are hoping to finish strong.
"Our goal is to keep trying to get better every week and limit the small mistakes and, stay healthy and just keep trying to compete," McKinnon said.
Senior tailback Thomas Davdison has been a big bright spot for the Dons, racking up 726 rushing yards and eight scores while averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
He also has two receiving scores for 10 total touchdowns on the season, with a team-leading 17 catches for another 211 yards and 12.4 yards per catch.
Madonna has gotten 956 of its 1,456 this season on the ground.
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After taking on the Cee-Bees tonight, the Dons will go on the road to Tucker County for the season finale next Friday.
Tonight's opening kick is set for 7:30 p.m.