Football Recap: Waterford Wildcats vs. Fort Frye Cadets
Waterford has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (35-7), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
It was another big night for Tyce Beardsley, who rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards for Fort Frye. Beardsley's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Grady Hesson, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Waterford's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Fort Frye, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Waterford will be playing in front of their home fans against Nelsonville-York at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Waterford's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Nelsonville-York's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Frye, they will take on Harrison Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Frye is facing Harrison Central at the right time seeing as Harrison Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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