After losing to Clarkson/Leigh the last time they met, Pender decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Pender Pendragons were the clear victor by a 34-8 margin over the Clarkson/Leigh Patriots on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pendragons.
Alex Roth went supernova for Pender, rushing for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also throwing for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes. That's the most rushing yards Roth has posted since back in August of 2023. Another player making a difference was Trent Hansen, who gained 65 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pender was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clarkson/Leigh only rushed for 58.
Pender now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Clarkson/Leigh, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pender will square off against Tri County Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clarkson/Leigh, they will venture away from home to face off against Twin River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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