Windber won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were dealt a 44-8 loss at the hands of the North Star Cougars. The Ramblers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Lucas Oleksa threw for 57 yards while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Evan Brady was his top target, picking up 55 receiving yards. On the ground,
RJ Tallion rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Kasey Yoder had a dynamite game for North Star, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown. Yoder was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 57 yards. Ethan Smith was in the mix too, providing North Star with two touchdowns.
The loss snapped Windber's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for North Star, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Windber will welcome Carrick at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Star, they will challenge Everett at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. North Star's defense has only allowed 9.6 points per game this season, so Everett's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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