Cocalico had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it four. They took a blow against the Manheim Central Barons, falling 35-7. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Barons since Friday.
Connor Horning threw for 29 yards on two of seven attempts. David Betz Jr. was his top target, picking up 32 receiving yards. On the ground, Logan Horning rushed for 42 yards.
As for Manheim Central, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.7 points on average over those games.
Manheim Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cody Hess led the charge by picking up 105 receiving yards and two scores. Hess also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making six total tackles. Another rusher making a difference was Caleb Moyer, who rushed for 63 yards and one TD on only seven carries.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cocalico will welcome Ephrata at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Manheim Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Solanco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Barons' defense better be ready for this one: the Golden Mules have averaged an impressive 46.8 points per game this season.
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