Football Recap: Albert Gallatin Colonials vs. Allegany Campers
Albert Gallatin entered their match against Allegany on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Albert Gallatin Colonials fell 26-14 to the Allegany Campers. While losing is never fun, the Colonials can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 350th in Pennsylvania, while the Campers are ranked 100th in Maryland).
Albert Gallatin's loss came despite strong showings from Caleb DeHaven and Adam Pegg. DeHaven rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while Pegg rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave DeHaven a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even though they lost, Albert Gallatin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 259 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Among those leading the charge was Khiante Bible, who rushed for 105 yards.
Albert Gallatin's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Allegany, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Albert Gallatin will be playing in front of their home fans against Clear Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clear Spring will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Albert Gallatin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Allegany, they will head out on the road to challenge Saint James at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Allegany will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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