New Oxford is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Hershey is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The New Oxford Colonials will take on the Hershey Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
New Oxford put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season two weeks ago. They were the clear victor by a 29-8 margin over Eastern York. The victory was just what New Oxford needed coming off of a 49-21 loss in their prior game.
Meanwhile, Hershey gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over Exeter Township.
Hershey had a senior duo take command as Angel Cabrera rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns and Derek Guzman gained 204 total yards.
New Oxford's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Hershey, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
