Somerset unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Penn Cambria Panthers on Friday, falling 50-10. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Somerset had strong showings from Carter Dunmyer, who picked up 110 receiving yards and one score, and Colt Hagans, who threw for 174 yards and one TD. Dunmyer's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards.
A big part of Penn Cambria's victory came down to the chemistry between Brady Jones and his top target Blake Lilly. Jones threw for 162 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten passes while Lilly gained 224 total yards and four touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Lilly a new career-high in receiving touchdowns (two).
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Somerset is set to face off against their familiar foe Huntingdon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Penn Cambria will challenge rival Bald Eagle Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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