Hermitage entered their match against Glen Allen on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Hermitage Panthers fell 23-16 to the Glen Allen Jaguars. It was the first time this season that the Panthers let down their fans at home.
Hermitage's loss came despite strong showings from Earlonte' Winston and Benjamin Yeanay Jr.. Winston rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Yeanay Jr. rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Those 87 rushing yards gave Yeanay Jr. a new career-high.
Even if they lost, Hermitage's defense still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. Miles Shepperson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. Jahtavious Green-Morris was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles.
Even though they lost, Hermitage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Hermitage's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3. As for Glen Allen, their record now sits at 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hermitage will head out to take on Highland Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland Springs' defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Hermitage's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Glen Allen, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Deep Run at 7:00 p.m.
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