Football Recap: Bunker Hill Bears vs. Bandys Trojans
Bunker Hill gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They pulled ahead with a 54-53 photo finish over the Bandys Trojans. That's two games straight that the Bears have won by just one point.
Bunker Hill was led to victory by Jason Willis Jr and Eli Davis Helms. Willis Jr gained 180 total yards and two touchdowns, while Davis Helms threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns while completing 74.1% of his passes.
Despite the loss, Bandys still got an impressive performance from Brady Swett, who rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 226 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards Swett has posted since back in September of 2023. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Wesson, who rushed for 38 yards and two touchdowns.
Bunker Hill's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Bandys, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bunker Hill will take on West Caldwell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bunker Hill is facing West Caldwell at the right time seeing as West Caldwell is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Bandys, they will square off against East Burke at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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