It'll be an old-fashioned rodeo when Colts challenges the Portage Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northern Cambria is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Northern Cambria is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past River Valley, posting a 48-8 win at home. The result was nothing new for the Colts, who have now won seven games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Northern Cambria's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Nate Fry and Ty Dumm. Fry rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns while Dumm rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Northern Cambria didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dumm and Fry.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Portage beat Homer-Center 34-28 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
Portage's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bode Layo led the charge by picking up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 85 yards. Easton Slanoc made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Northern Cambria's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Portage, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Northern Cambria has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 360.2 total yards per game. It's a different story for Portage, though, as they've been averaging only 248.6. Will Northern Cambria be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Portage flip the script?
Northern Cambria strolled past Portage when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a score of 38-20. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northern Cambria since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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