Penns Valley Area scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost to the Somerset Eagles at home by a 56-42 margin. The defeat leaves the Rams without a win on the season.
Penns Valley Area's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Colby Miller, who threw for 326 yards and five touchdowns, and Fletcher Ironside, who picked up 178 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Ironside torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 79 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (86 yards to be exact) also went to Spencer Althouse, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Somerset to victory, but perhaps none more so than Rowan Holmes, who rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns. Colt Hagans was another key player, throwing for 188 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing.
Penns Valley Area's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Somerset, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-5 record.
Penns Valley Area wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 83-26 loss against Tyrone on the 18th. Somerset has also already played their next game, a 17-14 defeat against Forest Hills on the 18th.
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