Moshannon Valley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 35-19 bruising from the North Star Cougars. The Black Knights/Damsels haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Although Moshannon Valley took the loss, they still got scores from Ben Smeal, Mason Abernethy, and Jack Moore.
Moshannon Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Chase Mital and Kam Robinson, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Kasey Yoder had a dynamite game For North Star., rushing for 127 yards and four scores while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 121 yards and one TD on only six passes. Yoder didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moshannon Valley will head out to face off against Everett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Star, they will venture away from home to take on Juniata Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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