Conneaut Area hasn't had much luck against Slippery Rock recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will host the Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Conneaut Area will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
While Conneaut Area's win against Maplewood wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 victory over the Tigers on Friday.
It was another big night for Chance Meader, who rushed for 73 yards and one TD.
Meader was just one part of a punishing run game: Conneaut Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 205 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Slippery Rock was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 20-14 to Harbor Creek. The Rockets have struggled against the Huskies recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Conneaut Area's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Slippery Rock, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Conneaut Area couldn't quite finish off Slippery Rock in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 and fell 16-13. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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