Homer-Center came into Friday's contest having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They snuck past the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays with a 20-14 victory on Friday. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 50-29 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Homer-Center's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Braden Dunn, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Dunn has posted since back in September of 2023. Carson Arone was another key player, rushing for 75 yards.
Conemaugh Valley's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ethan Mcnulty, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and Eric Korhut, who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown. Mcnulty's longest rush was for an incredible 72 yards.
Homer-Center's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Conemaugh Valley, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Homer-Center wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 42-21 victory against West Shamokin on the 4th. Conemaugh Valley has also already played their next game, a 47-13 defeat against River Valley on the 4th.
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