Two dominant backs in Haydan Webb and Quincy Swaim are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Chestnut Ridge Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Bedford Bisons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chestnut Ridge will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
Chestnut Ridge is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 35-34 to Tyrone. Even if the Lions couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their offense, which had struggled int the games prior.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Webb, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Landyn Pincin was another key passer, throwing for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Bedford unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by Clearfield at home and fell 36-6. While losing is never fun, the Bisons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Bison are ranked 73rd).
Chestnut Ridge's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Bedford, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Chestnut Ridge has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bedford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 169.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Chestnut Ridge strolled past Bedford in their previous meeting back in September by a score of 25-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chestnut Ridge 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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