If Eden/North Collins was feeling good fresh off their 43-14 takedown of Kennedy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Raiders came up short against the Barker/Royalton-Hartland Bulls on Friday, falling 50-24. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Eden/North Collins still got an impressive performance from Brady Waring, who rushed for 107 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries, and also threw for 181 yards and one touchdown. Waring got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 59 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Silas Nellis, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Barker/Royalton-Hartland got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tysen McCaa out in front who rushed for 92 yards and two scores on only seven carries, and also threw for 94 yards and one TD on only eight passes. Carter DeSarkissian also helped out as he racked up 127 rushing yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Eden/North Collins fell to 3-1. As for Barker/Royalton-Hartland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eden/North Collins will welcome Medina at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Barker/Royalton-Hartland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against York/Pavilion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. York/Pavilion's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Barker/Royalton-Hartland's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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