J.P. McCaskey had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it six. They were outmatched by the Conestoga Valley Buckskins and fell 35-6. While losing is never fun, the Red Tornado can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 382nd, while the Buckskins are ranked 92nd).
As for Conestoga Valley, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 points this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Conestoga Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Teagan Ruble, who rushed for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Sawyer Esbenshade, who threw for 67 yards and two TDs.
Looking ahead, J.P. McCaskey is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Elizabethtown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Conestoga Valley, they will host Dover at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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