Upper Perkiomen unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Boyertown Bears by a score of 20-17 on Friday. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Although Upper Perkiomen took the loss, they still got scores from Logan O'Donnell and Johnny Renzi.
Boyertown had a senior duo take command as Tilman Henley rushed for 132 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.8 yards per carry and Michael Boorse rushed for 102 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries. Henley really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run.
Looking ahead, Upper Perkiomen will head out on the road to challenge Fleetwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Boyertown, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Exeter Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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