With a playoff game on the line, Fort Cherry rose to the challenge on Saturday. They won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Clairton Bears 21-20. The victory was just business as usual for the Rangers, who after 14 games remain undefeated this season.
Clairton's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Michael Ruffin, who rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and Drahcir Jones, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Ruffin has posted since back in October of 2023.
Fort Cherry's win bumped their record up to 14-0. As for Clairton, the loss snapped their winning streak at 13 games and leaves them with a 13-1 record.
Fort Cherry will face off against Port Allegany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Port Allegany has won seven straight at home, while Fort Cherry won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Clairton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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