The Punxsutawney Chucks are taking a road trip to face off against the Oil City Oilers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Punxsutawney got the win against Clearfield by a conclusive 28-8. The result was nothing new for the Chucks, who have now won six matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Maddox Hetrick had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 128 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 112 yards and three TDs. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Beau Thomas was in the mix as well, providing Punxsutawney with three scores.
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Punxsutawney's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB seven times. The heavy lifting was done by Breydon Trithart and Jordan Rutan, who racked up four sacks between them. Trithart also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with eight.
Meanwhile, Oil City entered their tilt with General McLane last Saturday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They had just enough and edged out the Lancers 16-14. The game was the first time the Oilers have beaten the Lancers on their field since October 26, 2019.
Oil City didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Steven Heise and Caleb Sparks. Oil City received some extra help from Brayden Buzard, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Punxsutawney's record is now 10-1. As for Oil City, their record now sits at 9-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Punxsutawney has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 175.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Oil City struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 224 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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