Cayuga proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 55) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Carlisle Indians 44-41. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 56-6 loss the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2018.
Shiloh Peckham was a one-man wrecking crew for Cayuga as he rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Peckham also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Kase Dickson was another key back, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown.
Cayuga didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Camron Stegall and Kayden Edwards.
The win got Cayuga back to even at 3-3. As for Carlisle, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Cross Roads the next time they take the field. Carlisle will head out to face Cross Roads at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Cayuga will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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