Injury Bug Bites Jackets

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With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart

  • Meridian senior Brayden Wehmeyer (7) turns the corner looking for rushing yardage last Friday against Milano (above left); Meridian football head coach Jim Kerbow barks orders from the sideline (far right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Meridian senior Brayden Wehmeyer (7) turns the corner looking for rushing yardage last Friday against Milano (above left); Meridian football head coach Jim Kerbow barks orders from the sideline (far right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
  • With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart
    With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart
  • With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart
    With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart
  • With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart
    With fallen warriors sidelined, Meridian loses to Milano, prepares for second-ranked Mart
Already forced to overcome the obstacle of being one of the smallest 11-man football teams in the state, the Meridian Yellowjackets have their hands full every time they enter a game fully-loaded. But when injuries take their toll and leave them shorthanded, it becomes a bridge too far. Before the first quarter came to a close last Friday night, the Jackets found themselves playing without three…

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