Pleasant Hope/Halfway's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 56-44 victory over the Central Blue Eagles. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for Pleasant Hope/Halfway considering their six-point performance the match before.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pleasant Hope/Halfway to victory, but perhaps none more so than Caleb Altic, who rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also picked up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown. Altic also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making eight total tackles. Case Murray was another key pass catcher, picking up 163 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Pleasant Hope/Halfway's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dayton Altic and Murray.
Pleasant Hope/Halfway's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pleasant Hope/Halfway will head out to square off against Sherwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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