The Pebblebrook Falcons are taking a road trip to take on the Harrison Hoyas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harrison took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Pebblebrook, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Pebblebrook took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 39-6 win over Meadowcreek.
Damarien Ward was a one-man wrecking crew for Pebblebrook as he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Pebblebrook wouldn't let Meadowcreek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Pebblebrook can thank Emanuel Stafford and Corey Dewberry for forcing all of them. Pebblebrook got some further help from Trent Chapman: he picked up 2.5 sacks and made five total tackles (4.5 for loss).
Meanwhile, Harrison didn't have quite enough to beat North Paulding last Friday and fell 26-23. The loss was the Hoyas' first of the season.
Harrison's defeat came about despite a quality game from Xavier Hill, who threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 47 yards. Tc Washington was another key player, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Pebblebrook now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Harrison, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Pebblebrook has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Harrison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 237. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pebblebrook might still be hurting after the 42-17 defeat they got from Harrison in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Pebblebrook avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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