Football Recap: Philipsburg-Osceola Mountaineers vs. Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers
Philipsburg-Osceola's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They breezed by the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers at home to the tune of 44-14. That 30 point margin sets a new team best for the Mountaineers this season.
Philipsburg-Osceola's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sam Mcdonald, who picked up 98 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance gave Mcdonald a new career-high in rushing yards. Colton Chapman was another key rusher, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Philipsburg-Osceola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Philipsburg-Osceola moved to 3-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Westmont Hilltop, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Philipsburg-Osceola will take on Bishop Guilfoyle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Guilfoyle will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Philipsburg-Osceola surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westmont Hilltop, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Central Cambria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westmont Hilltop is facing Central Cambria at the right time seeing as Central Cambria is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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