Football Recap: Windber Ramblers vs. Juniata Valley Hornets
Windber won the last time they faced Juniata Valley, and things went their way on Friday too. The Windber Ramblers blew past the Juniata Valley Hornets, posting a 42-7 win. With the Ramblers ahead 35-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Windber had a senior duo take command as Evan Brady picked up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Lucas Oleksa threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. Those 115 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Brady.
Windber was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 159 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Juniata Valley lost, don't look at Jett Rand. Despite the final result, he rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. Those 58 rushing yards gave Rand a new career-high.
Windber pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Juniata Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Windber will be playing in front of their home fans against Conemaugh Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Windber's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so Conemaugh Township's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Juniata Valley, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Bishop Guilfoyle at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Guilfoyle is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.5 points per game this season.
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