Philipsburg-Osceola had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. They were beaten by the Bishop McCort Crushers 42-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Mountaineers were not able to get on the board.
As for Bishop McCort, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 4.8 points on average this season.
Bishop McCort's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bentley Bainey, who threw for 156 yards and two TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes, and also rushed for 45 yards and one score. Jon Delia was another key rusher, rushing for 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Philipsburg-Osceola will square off against rival Tyrone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Colton Chapman and Caleb Whitby. Meanwhile, Bishop McCort is set to take on their familiar foe Forest Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Crushers 4.8, the Rangers 15) so any points scored will be well earned.
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