Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cheltenham). They took down the Bensalem Fighting Owls 31-14 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jared Higginbotham was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Jackson, who threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
Cheltenham's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Sean Alston and Logan Brown were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Alston is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Cheltenham got some further help from Arthur "Aj" Gordon: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Cheltenham's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Bensalem, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cheltenham will take on Souderton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Souderton focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for Bensalem, they will challenge Council Rock South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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