Holy Cross extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-5. They took a hard 42-27 fall against the Bethlehem Eagles/Banshees. The Cougars gained 96 more yards on the day, but it was the Eagles/Banshees that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Holy Cross lost, don't look at Jerek Hoover. Despite the final result, he rushed for 118 yards and one score.
As for Bethlehem, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-5. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Jack Bradley had a dynamite game, rushing for 88 yards and four touchdowns. Those four rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holy Cross will challenge Butler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bethlehem, they will face off against Hancock County at 7:30 p.m. on the 31st.
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