Northern Bedford County took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They were the clear victor by a 36-16 margin over the Southern Huntingdon County Rockets. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Rockets are ranked 565th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Northern Bedford County was led to victory by Ben Clark and Vaughn Schleinkofer. Clark rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns, while Schleinkofer threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns.
Northern Bedford County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Carson "Rooster" Foor and Wyatt Clouse.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northern Bedford County will venture away from home to face off against Claysburg-Kimmel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northern Bedford County is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Southern Huntingdon County, they will head out to take on Tussey Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southern Huntingdon County will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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