Jefferson Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They lost 50-24 to the Harvey Red Raiders. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2022.
Shahn Alston was nothing short of spectacular for Harvey: he rushed for 187 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 36 yards and a touchdown. Alston's longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Chris Burt Jr. was another key rusher, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
Jefferson Area's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Harvey, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Jefferson Area will square off against Orange at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orange will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Jefferson Area surely won't give up without a fight. As for Harvey, they will be playing at home against Conneaut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harvey is facing Conneaut at the right time seeing as Conneaut is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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