After only six points in their last game, Bentworth made sure to put some points up on the board against Charleroi on Friday. The Bentworth Bearcats came out on top against the Charleroi Cougars by a score of 35-28. This was payback for the Bearcats, who suffered a 46-14 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ben Hays had a dynamite game for Bentworth, rushing for 144 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, while also picking up 49 receiving yards. Hays' longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ty Watson was another key player, rushing for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Bentworth's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Preston Jaquay, Tristan Hackinson, and Lucas Burt picked up one apiece. Burt also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Bentworth's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1. As for Charleroi, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Bentworth will stay at home for another week and welcome California at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Charleroi, they will take on Seton LaSalle at 7:50 p.m. on Monday. Seton LaSalle will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Charleroi surely won't give up without a fight.
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