Somerset lost to Penns Valley Area back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Somerset Eagles took down the Penns Valley Area Rams 56-42. The Eagles pushed the score to 49-28 by the end of the third, a deficit the Rams cut but never quite recovered from.
Somerset's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rowan Holmes, who rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns. Another passer making a difference was Colt Hagans, who threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Somerset was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 346 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Penns Valley Area had strong showings from Colby Miller, who threw for 326 yards and five touchdowns, and Fletcher Ironside, who picked up 178 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Ironside's longest reception was for an incredible 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.
With the win, Somerset broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-5. As for Penns Valley Area, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Somerset wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 17-14 defeat against Forest Hills on the 18th. Penns Valley Area has also already played their next match, an 83-26 loss against Tyrone on the 18th.
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