Cattaraugus-Little Valley couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Eden/North Collins Raiders on Friday, falling 44-24. The Timberwolves' loss continues a trend for the team, making it nine in a row dating back to last season.
Cattaraugus-Little Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was DJ Szata, who rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns. Cattaraugus-Little Valley also got a significant boost from Dylan Swanson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Even if they lost, Cattaraugus-Little Valley's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Grady Merrill was the leader with two.
Brady Waring had a dynamite game for Eden/North Collins, throwing for 363 yards and five touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Waring got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 67 yards. Isaiah Nellis was Waring's top target, picking up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cattaraugus-Little Valley will face off against Gowanda/Pine Valley Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eden/North Collins, they will be playing at home against Southwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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