Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Juniata Valley). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the West Branch Warriors 49-16 at home. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hornets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Juniata Valley found their leader in underclassman Andrew Clark, who rushed for 140 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw 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.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Juniata Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Branch only rushed for 51.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Juniata Valley's defense and their five sacks. Zach Dick was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
West Branch's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kurtis Fetters, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, and Easton Emigh, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown. Emigh torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 86 yards.
Juniata Valley's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for West Branch, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Juniata Valley will take on Moshannon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moshannon Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Juniata Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Branch, they will host Curwensville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Curwensville is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning West Branch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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