The Gettysburg Warriors are taking a road trip to challenge the Mifflin County Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gettysburg is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
On Saturday, Gettysburg came up short against Palmyra and fell 43-35. While the Warriors had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Cougars 14-0.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Grant Johnson, who rushed for 69 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 191 yards and one touchdown. Preston Burnett also helped out as he racked up 150 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Mifflin County also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Lower Dauphin by a score of 35-26. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Huskies, who until this contest were averaging 14.25 points allowed.
Like Gettysburg, Mifflin County lost despite seeing results from several players. Brandon Kauffman led the charge by rushing for 65 yards and a pair of scores. Chase Hartung was another key player, throwing for 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Gettysburg's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Mifflin County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Gettysburg has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 176.5 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Mifflin County, though, as they've been averaging only 81.5 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Gettysburg strolled past Mifflin County in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a score of 47-30. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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