If Cambridge was feeling good fresh off their 42-0 takedown of Maywood/Hayes Center last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cambridge Trojans fell 40-32 to the Overton Eagles on Friday. The Trojans gained 52 more yards on the day, but it was the Eagles that made the best use of them.
Despite the defeat, Cambridge had strong showings from Abram Norton, who threw for 235 yards and five touchdowns, and Brady Ahlemeyer, who gained 160 total yards and three touchdowns. Ahlemeyer also posted 118 receiving yards, which is notable because Cambridge is undefeated when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Cambridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ahlemeyer and Krayton Ruggles.
Overton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hayden Muirhead out in front who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Muirhead is now averaging an impressive 105 rushing yards per game. Dawsen Mccarter was another key player, gaining 74 total yards and a touchdown.
Cambridge's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Overton, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Cambridge will face off against Hitchcock County on Thursday. Cambridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.7 points per game this season. As for Overton, they will challenge Loomis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Loomis' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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