Warrior Run fought the good fight in their overtime match against Hughesville on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Hughesville Spartans by a score of 32-29. The Defenders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Warrior Run's loss came despite strong showings from Eli Butler and Samuel Hall. Butler gained 70 total yards and two touchdowns, while Hall picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hughesville can attribute much of their success to Jedidiah Abernatha, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown. Those 82 rushing yards gave Abernatha a new career-high. Conor Knight made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Warrior Run's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-3. As for Hughesville, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Warrior Run will square off against Central Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Ty Regan and Butler. As for Hughesville, they will face off against Wyalusing Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wyalusing Valley is on a three-game streak of home losses, Hughesville a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
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