If Northwestern was riding high fresh off their 28-6 takedown of Union City last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Northwestern Wildcats took a 21-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saegertown Panthers on Friday. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2021.
Despite the loss, Northwestern still got an impressive performance from Brody Bickenheuser, who rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 55 receiving yards.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Cru Scott and he. Scott gained 128 total yards and a touchdown while he gained 128 total yards and a touchdown. Aaron Shartle also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Saegertown is 5-2 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Northwestern has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Saegertown, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Northwestern does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Saegertown, they will challenge Cambridge Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cambridge Springs is on a three-game streak of home wins, Saegertown a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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