Ambridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Montour Spartans at home and fell 47-13. While losing is never fun, the Bridgers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Spartans are ranked 20th).
Trey Hopper continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Montour, throwing for 255 yards and four touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes. Hopper is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Caden Halajcio was another key player, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Ambridge now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Montour, their victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0.
Ambridge will face off against New Castle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Montour, they will take on Aliquippa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montour knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Aliquippa likes a good challenge.
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