Inlet Grove's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars by a score of 28-20. That's more bragging rights for the Hurricanes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Robert Green Iii and his top target Tony Richardson. Green Iii threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes while Richardson gained 235 total yards. Richardson showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 65 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Inlet Grove's defense and their three sacks. Zayvion Hayes was especially locked on to Somerset Academy - Canyons' QB and sacked him twice. Hayes is also on a roll when it comes to sacks, as he's now sacked two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Somerset Academy - Canyons still got an impressive performance from Jayden Harrington, who threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. 112 of those passing yards were hauled in by Waden Charles, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Inlet Grove's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Inlet Grove will welcome Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central's defense has only allowed 7.8 points per game this season, so Inlet Grove's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will venture away from home to face off against Archbishop McCarthy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archbishop McCarthy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Somerset Academy - Canyons surely won't give up without a fight.
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