James Buchanan extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They took a 35-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Upper Dauphin Area Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rockets of the 35-24 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, James Buchanan still got an impressive performance from Alex Brake, who rushed for 82 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries. Brake didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles. Zack Stoner was in the mix too, providing James Buchanan with one touchdown.
Upper Dauphin Area's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Upper Dauphin Area to victory were Carter Dreibelbis and Isaac Jackson. Dreibelbis rushed for 178 yards and three TDs, while Jackson gained 113 total yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Dreibelbis is now averaging an impressive 103.4 rushing yards per game.
James Buchanan has already played their next matchup, a 36-8 loss against Steelton-Highspire on the 2nd. As for Upper Dauphin Area, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 55-12 win against Camp Hill on the 4th.
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