It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 43-6, which was the final score in the Ephrata Mountaineers's tilt against the Exeter Township Eagles on Friday. The game marked the Mountaineers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Caleb Grant rushed for 46 yards. On the ground,
Brayden Brown rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Exeter Township's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Zandier led the charge by rushing for 149 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Zandier didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended two passes. Another player making a difference was Carter Redding, who gained 118 total yards and two touchdowns.
Ephrata has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Exeter Township, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ephrata will square off against Cocalico at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cocalico will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ephrata surely won't give up without a fight. As for Exeter Township, they will face off against Muhlenberg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Exeter Township knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Muhlenberg likes a good challenge.
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