Cambridge/Salem has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of the Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton Wolverines. Having soared to a lofty 60 points in the game before, Cambridge/Salem's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cambridge/Salem wouldn't let Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cambridge/Salem can thank Myles Mattson and Kolin Rowland for forcing both of them.
Leading Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton to victory were Nick Jeckel and Jack Welch. Jeckel gained 210 total yards and two touchdowns, while Welch gained 186 total yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Jeckel a new career-high in rushing yards.
The defeat snapped Cambridge/Salem's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record. As for Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Cambridge/Salem will host Rensselaer/Loudonville Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cambridge/Salem's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Rensselaer/Loudonville Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton, they are taking a road trip to square off against Stillwater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Stillwater: 15.5, Warrensburg/Lake George/Bolton: 8.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
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