The Wellsboro Hornets fell victim to the Cowanesque Valley Indians''s stalwart defense on Friday and couldn't make it onto the board. They fell 12-0 to the Indians. Wellsboro's loss continues a unfortunate trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
Leading Cowanesque Valley to victory were Dave Hess and Fletcher Good. Hess rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown, while Good rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.6 yards per carry.
Wellsboro's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 2-7. The slump could be explained by some tough opposition over that stretch, namely Cowanesque Valley, Wyalusing Valley, and Troy. As for Cowanesque Valley, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wellsboro will square off against North Penn-Mansfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Pennsylvania (North Penn-Mansfield is ranked 460th, while Wellsboro is ranked 443rd). As for Cowanesque Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Coudersport at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coudersport will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
