Charleroi was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They fell 35-28 to the Bentworth Bearcats. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bearcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2017.
Ben Hays was a one-man wrecking crew for Bentworth as he rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also picked up 49 receiving yards. Hays' longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Ty Watson, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Charleroi's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bentworth, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1.
Charleroi will venture away from home to square off against Seton LaSalle at 7:50 p.m. on Monday. Seton LaSalle will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Charleroi surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bentworth, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome California at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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