Everett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 28-27 to the Meyersdale Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 26-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Everett lost, don't look at Jakobe Harman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Harman's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Everett was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Leading Meyersdale to victory were Spencer Whitfield and Karter Schurg. Whitfield rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, while Schurg gained 144 total yards and two touchdowns. Schurg's longest reception was for an incredible 74 yards.
Everett's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Meyersdale, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Everett will welcome Claysburg-Kimmel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Claysburg-Kimmel is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Everett will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Meyersdale, they and Mount Union are set to duel on Friday. Mount Union will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Meyersdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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