It was a good run, but Dover unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 40-24 to the New Philadelphia Quakers. The Crimson Tornadoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Quakers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Keaton Fausel was his usual excellent self, throwing for 275 yards and four touchdowns while completing 94.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown for New Philadelphia. Caleb Carlisle was another key player, picking up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Dover's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for New Philadelphia, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dover will face off against Athens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Athens is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.2 points per game this season. As for New Philadelphia, they will head out to challenge Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Jackson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups.
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