Football Recap: Clarkson/Leigh Patriots vs. Pender Pendragons
Clarkson/Leigh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Pender Pendragons, falling 34-8. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pendragons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Wyatt Crosley threw for 61 yards and a touchdown on only five passes, and also rushed for 32 yards.
Tucker Matthies was his top target, picking up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Alex Roth had a dynamite game for Pender, rushing for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also throwing for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes. That's the most rushing yards Roth has posted since back in August of 2023. Another player making a difference was Trent Hansen, who gained 65 total yards and two touchdowns.
Clarkson/Leigh's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pender, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clarkson/Leigh will head out to challenge Twin River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pender, they will venture away from home to square off against Tri County Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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