The Paden City Wildcat varsity football team upped their season record on Friday with a win over the Titans of Gilmer County, 47-6.

Senior Taylor Still led the ‘Cats on the offensive side of the ball, rushing for more than 200 yards on the night.

Paden City scored 40 points in the first half of the game to take a determined lead in the game, and added seven more in the second half to seal the deal.

“It was a good game for us,” said head coach of the ‘Cats, Brent Croasmun. “The boys gave a good effort and it showed on the scoreboard.”

“Our freshmen played the entire fourth quarter and I think they did a good job. They got some good varsity experience without being under so much pressure.”

The Wildcats gained 466 rushing yards on 52 carries in the game. Quarterback Zach Heasley completed two of three passes for 29 yards in the air with Peyton Hinkley making both catches.

Still rushed for 276 yards on 20 carries and scored four touchdowns for the Green against Gilmer. Geoffrey Bidwell rushed 12 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns; Craig Allen rushed six times for 45 yards; Brandon Cross had eight rushes for 25 yards; Keith Hardbarger rushed once for a gain of three yards and one touchdown; and James Baker had one carry for three yards.

Defensively, Jared Stewart had five tackles and one interception; Hinkley, five tackles; Aaron Higgins, five tackles; Jay Billiter had four tackles and one interception; Still had four tackles; and Kyle Staton had four tackles, two for a loss; Baker was credited with one interception; Bidwell had an interception; Trey Leonard recovered one fumble; and Ben Anderson sacked the Gilmer quarterback once.

The Wildcats will host the Hornets of Hundred on Friday, with Homecoming festivities taking place at halftime. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.