North Star had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. Their defense stepped up to hand the Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels an 18-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
North Star's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Smith, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also picked up 49 receiving yards and a touchdown. Smith's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Star will face off against Juniata Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Moshannon Valley, they will square off against Everett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moshannon Valley is looking for their season?s first victory.
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