Ephrata lost against Conestoga Valley back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mountaineers came up short against the Buckskins, falling 31-7. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
When it comes to explaining why Ephrata lost, don't look at Bentley Rearich. Despite the final result, he rushed for 172 yards and one score.
Sawyer Esbenshade had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 332 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushing for 91 yards on only seven carries for Conestoga Valley. Those 332 passing yards gave Esbenshade a new career-high. Cordell Bair was Esbenshade's top target, picking up 145 receiving yards and one TD.
Ephrata's loss dropped their record down to 3-1. As for Conestoga Valley, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Ephrata will face off against Elizabethtown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Conestoga Valley, they will challenge Spring Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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