On Friday, the Charleroi Cougars were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 20-14 to the Ligonier Valley Rams.
Although Charleroi took the loss, they still got scores from Jamael Payne and Noah Pletcher.
John Jablunovsky continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Ligonier Valley, rushing for 194 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Ligonier Valley is 3-1 when Jablunovsky posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise.
Charleroi dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ligonier Valley, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Charleroi will head out to challenge Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ligonier Valley, they will head out on the road to take on South Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Park will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Ligonier Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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