West Muskingum falls to Worthington Christian in state soccer semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:22 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

West Muskingum boys soccer lost 4-0 to Worthington Christian in the Division IV state semifinals on November 11 at Walter Hodges Stadium. The Tornadoes struggled offensively and fell behind early, conceding two goals in the first half. Worthington Christian continued to pressure and scored twice more in the second half to secure their place in the state final. Despite the defeat, West Muskingum had a historic season, achieving a school-record for wins and their first regional title. Head coach Ryan Barks praised the team's effort and community support as they bid farewell to four seniors.
- •West Muskingum reached the Division IV state semifinals for the first time.
- •The Tornadoes set a school record for wins this season.
- •Worthington Christian scored four goals, maintaining constant pressure throughout.
- •Coach Barks emphasized the need to respect strong opponents like Worthington Christian.
- •West Muskingum will look to build on this season's success in the future.
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — West M boys soccer's title quest falls short in state semifinals
"West Muskingum struggled to get its offense going in its Division IV state semifinal match against defending champion Worthington Christian.
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