Football Recap: Cambria Heights Highlanders vs. Homer-Center Wildcats
While Cambria Heights put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Homer-Center. The Cambria Heights Highlanders claimed a resounding 49-0 victory over the Homer-Center Wildcats at home. The result was nothing new for the Highlanders, who have now won five matches by 37 points or more so far this season.
Cambria Heights had a senior duo take command as Stephen Nelen gained 101 total yards and two touchdowns and Marshall Eckenrode gained 103 total yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Nelen also racked up 68 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Trey Trybus, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cambria Heights was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 350 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Cambria Heights didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nelen and Luke Mulraney.
Cambria Heights' win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Homer-Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cambria Heights will welcome West Shamokin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cambria Heights is facing West Shamokin at the right time seeing as West Shamokin is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Homer-Center, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Portage at 7:00 p.m.
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