Football Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Cambridge Springs

By Team Reports Oct 15, 2024, 3:51pm

Football Recap: Cambridge Springs Devils vs. Maplewood Tigers

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Cambridge Springs came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 34.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 44-20 margin over the Maplewood Tigers. The result was nothing new for the Devils, who have now won six matchups by 24 points or more so far this season.

Brett Kania continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 193 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 118 rushing yards dating back to last season. Jordan Washington handled things on the ground, rushing for 84 yards and a rushing touchdown.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cambridge Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 340 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 315 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.

Cambridge Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Washington and Brandon Hoover.

Cambridge Springs pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Maplewood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cambridge Springs will face off against Lakeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cambridge Springs' defense has only allowed 7.5 points per game this season, so Lakeview's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Maplewood, they will take on Greenville at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Greenville will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Maplewood surely won't give up without a fight.

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