Portage was the 37-34 winner over Conemaugh Township when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Portage Mustangs fell just short of the Conemaugh Township Indians by a score of 16-14 on Friday. Despite 139 more yards than the Indians, the Mustangs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Portage's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Brendan Smithtro, who gained 133 total yards, and Bode Layo, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Smithtro a new career-high in rushing yards. Issac Willinsky was in the mix as well, providing Portage with a touchdown.
Portage dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Conemaugh Township, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portage will challenge Cambria Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cambria Heights' defense has only allowed 6.6 points per game this season, so Portage's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Conemaugh Township, they will take on Penns Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Penns Manor: 13, Conemaugh Township: 13.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
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