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| 10/10/25 - Home | 42-7 W |
| 10/11/24 - Away | 29-32 L |
| 09/15/23 - Home | 14-7 W |
| 09/16/22 - Away | 6-34 L |
| 09/24/21 - Home | 7-46 L |
| + 5 more games |
Warrior Run lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Hughesville, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. The Defenders claimed a resounding 42-7 victory over the Spartans. With the Defenders ahead 28-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Cohen Zechman was his usual excellent self, picking up 143 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 37 yards and one TD. His receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 101 receiving yards. James Keifer was another key player, throwing for 154 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 10-for-10 passing.
Warrior Run didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hughesville to a completion percentage of just 40%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Denyn Beachel and Tyler Ulrich, who each logged one passes deflected. Warrior Run has been improving in that area: they had allowed a completion percentage of 0.61 earlier this season, but they've only allowed one of 0.61 in their last three games.
The win was the fourth in a row for Warrior Run, bringing their record up to 7-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.3 points over those games. As for Hughesville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Warrior Run will face off against Central Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Defenders will be up against the Bluejays' rather soft defense (which has allowed 48.38 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hughesville, they will square off against Wyalusing Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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