Tussey Mountain had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 28-26 victory over the Everett Warriors on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Titans have posted since October 13, 2023.
Leading Tussey Mountain to victory were Landon Myers and Noah Lucko. Myers rushed for 79 yards, while Lucko rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. An impressive showing, but Lucko really ramped things up playing D: he made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Tussey Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Everett's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jakobe Harman, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Tussey Mountain's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Everett, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Tussey Mountain wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 20-13 win against Clear Spring on the 18th. As for Everett, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 28-27 loss against Meyersdale on the 18th.
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