Doug Dahms-Wilson

It was an extremely frustrating night in West Lawn for longtime Wilson coach Doug Dahms. The Bulldogs fell to (2-3) with a 24-21 loss to undefeated Manheim Central. The Barons allowed just 142 total yards. They’re ranked #8 in the state in Class 5A. Wilson committed four turnovers. Senior Brad Hoffman finished 5-17 for 44 yards and 3INT. He had a 1-yard TD run that put the Bulldogs up 14-10 going into halftime. Wilson was without leading rusher Jadyn Jones for the second straight game after he was ejected at Exeter. His brother, Cam, returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD to get the Bulldogs within 24-21 early in the fourth quarter. Gavin Lenart ran for 38 yards and a TD on 13 carries. I spoke to Dahms about the struggling passing attack, and not taking advantage of field position. Dahms was proud of the way the defense fought. They picked off Judd Novak three times. Dahms believes the Bulldogs should be (4-1). Wilson still leads the series with Manheim Central (8-5).