Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hazleton Area). They took down the Berwick Bulldogs 27-10 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Hazleton Area's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Xavier Heck picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
The win got Hazleton Area back to even at 2-2. As for Berwick, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hazleton Area will square off against Wyoming Valley West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Berwick, they will challenge Hanover Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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