Overbrook can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Roxborough Wolves a 16-0 shutout. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 20-12 defeat the Wolves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
The critical scores for Overbrook came from Jaylen Porter and Josiah Carter.
Overbrook wouldn't let Roxborough keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Overbrook can thank Yhatayo Thomas and Jamel Wiles for forcing both of them. Thomas also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making three total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The victory got Overbrook back to even at 1-1. As for Roxborough, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Overbrook is on the road again on Friday to play Bristol at 7:00 p.m. As for Roxborough, they will take on Benjamin Franklin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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