Conneaut Area lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were dealt a 63-7 loss at the hands of the Sharon Tigers. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Conneaut Area lost, don't look at Joseph Furgiuele Iv. Despite the final result, he rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Sharon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Engelmore led the charge by throwing for 196 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also punching in a rushing score. Ra'Keem Hughes was another key player, picking up 104 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Conneaut Area's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Sharon, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conneaut Area will face off against Grove City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Conneaut Area is facing Grove City at the right time seeing as Grove City is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sharon, they will take on Titusville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sharon's defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Titusville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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