Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Star). They were the clear victor by a 48-27 margin over the Everett Warriors on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Cougars who have now won three games in a row.
North Star was led to victory by Ethan Smith and Kasey Yoder. Smith gained 181 total yards and four touchdowns, while Yoder rushed for 59 yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Smith also racked up 135 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Everett lost, don't look at Jakobe Harman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Harman posted at least 101 rushing yards in the seventh games prior. Jonathan Cooper also helped with two touchdowns in total.
North Star's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Everett, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Star has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Connellsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Star will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Everett, they will welcome Windber at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Harman and Luke Hostetler.
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