Bellefonte lost to Bald Eagle Area back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Bellefonte Raiders walked away with a 21-12 victory over the Bald Eagle Area Eagles. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Raiders.
Bellefonte got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Liam Halterman out in front who rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 62 yards and a touchdown. Ka?Ven Smith-Kirk handled things on the ground, rushing for 95 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bellefonte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bald Eagle Area only rushed for 70.
When it comes to explaining why Bald Eagle Area lost, don't look at Carson Nagle. Despite the final result, he threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 69 yards. The dominant performance gave Nagle a new career-high in rushing yards.
Bellefonte's record is now 4-2. As for Bald Eagle Area, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-3.
Bellefonte wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 43-0 victory against Philipsburg-Osceola on the 4th. Bald Eagle Area has also already played their next match, a 41-7 loss against Clearfield on the 4th.
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