Cyprus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost an 18-14 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hunter Wolverines. The Pirates were not able to make up for their loss to the Wolverines from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Isi Moungaafi had an outrageously good game for Hunter as he rushed for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Those 150 rushing yards gave Moungaafi a new career-high.
Cyprus now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Hunter, their win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cyprus will challenge West at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points in their last six contests. As for Hunter, they will take on Taylorsville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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