If Hershey was riding high fresh off their 28-0 takedown of Alliance last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hershey Panthers lost 36-16 to Valentine on Friday. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Although Hershey took the loss, they still got scores from Rhodee Hill and Landon Kennicutt.
Even though they lost, Hershey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 164 rushing yards in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Trace Buechle continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Valentine, throwing for 276 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Hershey dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Valentine, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2.
Hershey will venture away from home to face off against Amherst on Friday. Amherst's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Hershey's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Valentine, they will take on Mitchell at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Valentine is facing Mitchell at the right time seeing as Mitchell is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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