West Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Juniata Valley Hornets, falling 49-16. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
West Branch's loss came despite strong showings from Kurtis Fetters and Easton Emigh. Fetters rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, while Emigh picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.all of that, receiving production came thanks to one massive catch
Andrew Clark continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Juniata Valley, rushing for 140 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for five yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Vincent Hoover, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
West Branch's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Juniata Valley, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
West Branch will host Curwensville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully West Branch focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for Juniata Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Moshannon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moshannon Valley's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Juniata Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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