Lewisburg put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by the Bloomsburg Panthers at home to the tune of 42-10. Given the Green Dragons' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Panthers are ranked 383rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lewisburg's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeremiah Davis led the charge by rushing for 195 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Davis' longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Jaylen Walker, who picked up 112 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Lewisburg's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Quin Michaels picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Despite the defeat, Bloomsburg saw an underclassman step up: Jharee Moore-Stewart rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Lewisburg's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Bloomsburg, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewisburg will host Hughesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bloomsburg, they will take on Warrior Run at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Warrior Run will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bloomsburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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