John Marshall Monarchs End 15-Game Losing Streak With Rivalry Victory
The John Marshall Monarchs achieved a long-awaited 21-14 victory over the Wheeling Park Patriots in their rivalry game at Wheeling Island Stadium on Friday, ending a 15-game losing streak. The Monarchs built an early lead, overcame a second-half surge by…
Wheeling Steubenville, WV, November 7, 2026 —
The John Marshall Monarchs have secured a significant victory, defeating the Wheeling Park Patriots 21-14 in a rivalry game held at Wheeling Island Stadium on Friday. This win marks the end of a challenging 15-game losing streak for the Monarchs, a drought that had persisted for the team.
The game, which served as the regular season finale for both high school football programs, saw the Monarchs establish an early lead. However, the Wheeling Park Patriots mounted a comeback in the second half, creating a competitive atmosphere. Despite the Patriots’ surge, the Monarchs managed to hold on for the win, executing crucial plays in the closing moments of the contest.
A pivotal moment in the game came with a decisive run by tailback Dalton Cooper, which helped seal the victory for John Marshall. The team’s ability to build an initial advantage and then respond to the Patriots’ second-half efforts highlighted a resilient performance.
The details regarding the specific timeframe of the 15-game losing streak prior to this victory were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact point in the game where the Patriots made their second-half surge and the specific nature of the crucial plays late in the game, beyond Dalton Cooper’s run, were not detailed.
This rivalry game concluded the regular season schedules for both the John Marshall Monarchs and the Wheeling Park Patriots.
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