The Bentworth Bearcats will take on the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bentworth will be strutting in after a victory while Carmichaels will be coming in after a loss.
Bentworth will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Bethlehem Center, who they hadn't topped in six consecutive meetings. Bentworth walked away with a 45-32 win over Bethlehem Center on Friday.
Bentworth's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Preston Jaquay led the charge by rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Another receiver making a difference was Lucas Burt, who picked up 98 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bentworth's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Burt and Ben Hays.
Meanwhile, Carmichaels entered their contest against Jefferson-Morgan on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Carmichaels lost to Jefferson-Morgan at home by a 21-6 margin. The loss was the Mighty Mikes' first of the season.
Bentworth now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Carmichaels, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1-1.
Bentworth beat Carmichaels 20-12 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Does Bentworth have another victory up their sleeve, or will Carmichaels turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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