Football Recap: Tussey Mountain Titans vs. Clear Spring Blazers
Tussey Mountain lost to Clear Spring back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Tussey Mountain Titans came out on top against the Clear Spring Blazers by a score of 20-13. The win was all the more spectacular given the Titans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 489th in Pennsylvania, while the Blazers are ranked 158th in Maryland).
Tussey Mountain's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Lucko, who rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown.
Tussey Mountain didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Lucko, Kyler Reed, and Isaiah Gambol picked up one apiece. Reed is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least nine every time he's taken the field this season.
Tussey Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 90.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last four contests they've averaged 226.5.
The victory made it two in a row for Tussey Mountain and bumps their season record up to 3-6. As for Clear Spring, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tussey Mountain will square off against Curwensville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tussey Mountain is facing Curwensville at the right time seeing as Curwensville is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Clear Spring, they will take on Southern Huntingdon County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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