Cocalico entered their game against Conrad Weiser on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Cocalico Eagles fell just short of the Conrad Weiser Scouts by a score of 24-21. It was the first time this season that the Eagles let down their fans at home.
When it comes to explaining why Cocalico lost, don't look at Josh Myer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 85 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dane Horning, who rushed for 159 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cocalico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 363 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
Conrad Weiser's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Donovan Gingrich, who threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns. Davis Keppley was Gingrich's top target, picking up 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cocalico's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3. As for Conrad Weiser, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Cocalico will face off against Fleetwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cocalico is facing Fleetwood at the right time seeing as Fleetwood is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Conrad Weiser, they will welcome Unionville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Unionville is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Conrad Weiser will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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