The Ore City Rebels will square off against the Beckville Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ore City is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Ore City is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 42 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Harleton on Friday. They took a blow against the Wildcats, falling 53-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Rebels were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Beckville humbled Union Grove with a 50-15 victory. That looming 50-15 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bearcats yet this season.
Jorden Prince was his usual excellent self, rushing for 164 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Prince is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Beckville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches.
Ore City's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Beckville, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Ore City was dealt a bruising 75-13 loss at the hands of Beckville in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Ore City, Jkoby Williams (who rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 186 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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