If Northwestern was feeling good fresh off their 39-0 takedown of Lakeview last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wildcats came up short against the Cambridge Springs Devils on Friday, falling 43-18. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-6.
Northwestern lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brody Bickenheuser, who rushed for 67 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and one score. Northwestern also got help from Reese Gonzales, who showed off his sure hands for 84 receiving yards.
Cambridge Springs got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brett Kania out in front who rushed for 212 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also caught one touchdown. Brandon Hoover was another key player, rushing for 106 yards and one score.
Northwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Cambridge Springs, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Northwestern and Cambridge Springs will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Wildcats will square off against rival Mercyhurst Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cambridge Springs is set to challenge their familiar foe Greenville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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