After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Edwin O. Smith is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-field as they take on the Bethel Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Edwin O. Smith beat Lewis Mills 20-14.
A big part of Edwin O. Smith's victory came down to the chemistry between Sean Podosek and his top target Joey Baker. Podosek threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns while Baker picked up 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Podosek a new career-high in rushing yards.
Edwin O. Smith's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Podosek and Tyler Storrs.
Meanwhile, Bethel's game on Friday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They took down Notre Dame Prep 21-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Josh Macomber was a one-man wrecking crew for Bethel as he rushed for 194 yards and three touchdowns. Macomber also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble, making nine total tackles, and making nine total tackles.
Bethel wouldn't let Notre Dame Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Bethel can thank Sam D'Amico and Macomber for forcing both of them.
Edwin O. Smith's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1. As for Bethel, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
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