Juniata Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 20-13 to the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Juniata Valley's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Andrew Clark, who rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown, and Levi Thompson, who rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Juniata Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Juniata Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Thompson.
Claysburg-Kimmel got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mason Campagna out in front who rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 182 yards on 11 of 22 attempts. Jacob Herline was Campagna's top target, picking up 146 receiving yards.
Juniata Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juniata Valley has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome West Branch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Juniata Valley is facing West Branch at the right time seeing as West Branch is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Curwensville at 7:00 p.m.
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