Rush-Henrietta's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 28-17 win over the Pittsford Panthers. The victory was some much needed relief for the Royal Comets as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Leading Rush-Henrietta to victory were Brendan Mangone and Justin Medina. Mangone rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while Medina rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Mangone has posted since back in September.
Rush-Henrietta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Rush-Henrietta's win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Pittsford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New York Rankings. Rush-Henrietta (ranked 156th) will meet Fairport (ranked 24th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pittsford will square off against McQuaid Jesuit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday down 133 places (178 vs. 45).
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