The Smethport Hubbers will head out on the road to challenge the Coudersport Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coudersport took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Smethport, who comes in off a win.
Smethport took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Bucktail 46-20. The Hubbers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jonah Ganoe went supernova for Smethport, rushing for 155 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, while also picking up 43 receiving yards. Ganoe's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another big playmaker for Smethport was Owen Rounsville, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Coudersport took a blow against Ridgway/Johnsonburg on Friday, falling 45-16. The Falcons have struggled against the recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Coudersport might have lost, but man, Ethan Ott was a machine: he rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Smethport's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Coudersport, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Smethport beat Coudersport 33-26 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Smethport since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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