Conemaugh Valley had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-7 to make it five. They were beaten by the Homer-Center Wildcats 47-0. While losing is never fun, the Blue Jays can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 472nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 163rd).
As for Homer-Center, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Homer-Center was led to victory by Carson Arone and Gabe Cobaugh. Arone rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, while Cobaugh rushed for 96 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries. Arone is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Codey Bell made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Conemaugh Valley is set to take on their familiar foe River Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Homer-Center will square off against rival West Shamokin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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