Purchase Line didn't have done well against Homer-Center recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Purchase Line Red Dragons secured a 21-15 W over the Homer-Center Wildcats. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Red Dragons.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Purchase Line to victory, but perhaps none more so than Devlan Kordish, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. Victor Bartlebaugh was another key back, rushing for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Purchase Line's defense stepped up as well, laying out Braden Dunn. five times. Homer-Center's QB won't forget Ethan Bartlebaugh anytime soon given he sacked him three times. Bartlebaugh also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Despite the defeat, Homer-Center had strong showings from Dunn, who rushed for 81 yards, and Collin Daugherty, who picked up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Dunn has posted since back in September of 2023.
The win got Purchase Line back to even at 2-2. As for Homer-Center, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Purchase Line is taking a road trip to square off against Penns Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Penns Manor's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so Purchase Line's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Homer-Center, they will be playing in front of their home fans against River Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. River Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Homer-Center surely won't give up without a fight.
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