After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Smethport brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Everything went their way against the Bucktail Bucks on Friday as the Smethport Hubbers made off with a 46-20 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hubbers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jonah Ganoe was a one-man wrecking crew for Smethport as he rushed for 155 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. Ganoe's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Owen Rounsville, who picked up 34 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Smethport was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Smethport's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Ganoe and Alex Yeager.
Smethport's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Bucktail, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smethport will face off against Coudersport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bucktail, they will take on Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.
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