If Bald Eagle Area was feeling good fresh off their 28-0 takedown of Westmont Hilltop last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 26-25 to the Central Dragons. The Eagles lost against the Dragons in their previous head to head back in September of 2020, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 33-9 score last time.
Even if they lost, Bald Eagle Area's defense still kept up the pressure with 4.5 sacks. Nino Danneker refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Kaden Clark was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jesse Muthler out in front who threw for 205 yards and two TDs, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. That's the most passing touchdowns Muthler has posted since back in October of 2024. Carter Schenk was in the mix as well, providing Central with two touchdowns.
Bald Eagle Area now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Central, their record is now 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bald Eagle Area will face off against Central Cambria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Central, they will take on Somerset at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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