Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northern). They claimed a resounding 58-6 victory over the Uniontown Red Raiders at home. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 51-0.
Luke Ross was his usual excellent self, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also catching a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Robert Deatelhauser got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Northern didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Austin Ross and Deatelhauser.
The win got Northern back to even at 3-3. As for Uniontown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northern will take on Mountain Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northern is facing Mountain Ridge at the right time seeing as Mountain Ridge is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Uniontown, they will square off against Connellsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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