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| 10/10/24 - Away | 6-42 L |
| 10/06/23 - Home | 22-0 W |
| 10/07/22 - Away | 20-0 W |
| 10/08/21 - Home | 36-0 W |
| 10/11/19 - Home | 22-24 L |
| + 4 more games |
Smithsburg is 7-2 against Clear Spring since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Leopards will look to defend their home field against the Blazers at 6:00 p.m. Smithsburg will be strutting in after a victory while Clear Spring will be coming in after a defeat.
Smithsburg is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 48-0 win over Poolesville. The Leopards pushed the score to 41-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Falcons had no chance of recovering from.
Smithsburg's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nick Roncone, who rushed for 134 yards and one score on only six carries. Roncone's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Luke Scott was another key signal caller, throwing for 125 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Smithsburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Smithsburg, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Dakota Sowers, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Clear Spring was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Albert Gallatin and fell 62-27.
Smithsburg now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Clear Spring, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Smithsburg was taken down by Clear Spring 42-6 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Leopards have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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