Pendleton Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They and the Delta Eagles were almost perfectly matched up, but the Pendleton Heights Arabians suffered a 27-26 loss. The Arabians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Pendleton Heights lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Colton Frank, who threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 37 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (109 yards to be exact) went to Nate Derolf, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Even if they lost, Pendleton Heights' defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Garrett Pederson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Among those leading the charge was Bronson Edwards, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 140 yards on seven of 16 attempts. Bryce Stroble was another key player, rushing for 60 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Pendleton Heights' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Delta, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record.
Pendleton Heights wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 47-20 victory against Yorktown on the 11th. Delta has also already played their next game, a 42-7 defeat against Greenfield-Central on the 11th.
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