The Pennridge Rams will face off against the Central Bucks East Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Pennridge is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Central Bucks West on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Pennridge was beaten by Central Bucks West 38-7. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 170th, while the Bucks are ranked 32nd).
Meanwhile, Central Bucks East might've scored the first points on Thursday, but it was Neshaminy who claimed the real prize. Central Bucks East took a 24-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of Neshaminy. While the Patriots didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Skins 6-0 in the first quarter.
Although Central Bucks East took the loss, they still got scores from Michael Price and Chase Ingram.
This is the second loss in a row for Pennridge and nudges their season record down to 4-4. As for Central Bucks East, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Pennridge has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Central Bucks East struggles in that department as they've been averaging 216.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pennridge and Central Bucks East were almost perfectly matched up in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but Pennridge suffered an agonizing 18-17 defeat. Can Pennridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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