Boyertown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 31-6 to the Spring-Ford Rams. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 363rd, while the Rams are ranked 113th).
Boyertown wouldn't let Spring-Ford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Boyertown can thank Leo Martinez and Tilman Henley for forcing both of them. The dominant performance also gave Henley a new career-high in rushing yards. Logan Oakes was another major factor on D, making five total tackles (1.5 for loss) and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Jamal Lewis was his usual excellent self, rushing for 171 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries for Spring-Ford. With that strong performance, Lewis is now averaging an impressive 101.8 rushing yards per game. Spring-Ford also got help from Jordan Marsilio, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Boyertown's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Spring-Ford, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boyertown will take on Norristown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Norristown is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Boyertown will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Spring-Ford, they will challenge Owen J. Roberts at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Owen J. Roberts will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Spring-Ford surely won't give up without a fight.
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