22 carries 119 yards 3 touchdowns

Colton Petry was a problem for Buffalo all night in Poca’s big rivalry win, as the 2027 RB/LB powered his way to 119 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. Petry has been known more for his work on defense, but his increased role in the backfield this year under a new head coach gives the Dots a physical presence to lean on. He ran hard with a physical downhill style against the Bison, consistently falling forward and punishing their front. Petry got direct snaps in Poca’s heavy package that was a tough wrinkle for them to stop and also lined up at fullback, which got him some chunk runs on dive plays.

RETURNING STANDOUT

Poca will need big things from 2027 LB Colton Petry as the Dots look to get the program moving back in the right direction. Petry was highly productive as a junior, piling up 110 tackles and 13 TFLs while also contributing offensively with 137 rushing yards and 43 catches for 304 yards and four touchdowns. He brings a strong, sturdy frame to the linebacker position and plays with the physicality to fight through blocks and finish tackles from different spots in the defense. Petry has already shown he can impact the game in multiple ways, but his senior season could be an opportunity to take another step and be a leader of this Poca team.

2027 Poca LB Colton Petry Colton Petry 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Poca | 2027 State WV finished his junior season looking like a player ready for a bigger spotlight after a highly productive year on both sides of the ball. He piled up 110 tackles with 13 tackles for loss and showed he could contribute offensively as well with 137 rushing yards and 43 receptions for 304 yards and four touchdowns. Built strong and sturdy, he plays with the kind of physicality that shows up in the trenches, fights off blocks, and consistently finishes tackles, whether he is lined up on the edge or working inside. If continued growth comes this offseason, he has the makeup to have an even bigger breakout season as a senior for the Dots and earn more accolades and college interest.