Spackenkill extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the O'Neill Raiders. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for O'Neill, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.0 points on average over those games.
O'Neill's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Robert Trey Murphy, who rushed for 133 yards and one score on only 12 carries. Trey Murphy's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ames Janetta was another key pass catcher, gaining 98 total yards and two touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Spackenkill will face off against Burke Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Spackenkill will be up against Burke Catholic's rather soft defense (which has allowed 31 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for O'Neill, they will challenge Dover at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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