Juniata Valley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 24-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newport Buffaloes. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buffaloes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Several Hornets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Andrew Clark, who rushed for 119 yards and one TD. Clark was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 58 yards.
Newport's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dalton Kratzer, who rushed for 99 yards and one touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Weyant, who picked up 93 receiving yards and one score.
Juniata Valley and Newport will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Hornets are set to square off against their familiar foe North Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Newport will challenge rival Line Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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