Football Recap: Hughesville Skates Past Towanda with Ease

By Team Reports Sep 4, 2024, 9:45am

Football Recap: Hughesville Spartans vs. Towanda Black Knights

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Hughesville posted their biggest win since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Towanda Black Knights 42-6 at home. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.

Hughesville had a senior duo take command as Conor Knight picked up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns and Blake Davis threw for 275 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per attempt. Knight was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 53 yards.

Hughesville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Connor Anstadt, Levi Green, and Trent Wetzel picked up one apiece. Anstadt's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making seven total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.

Hughesville's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Towanda, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Hughesville will venture away from home to square off against Loyalsock Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Towanda, they will welcome North Penn-Mansfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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