Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hershey). They claimed a resounding 35-7 win over the Mifflin County Huskies at home. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won three matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Hershey can attribute much of their success to Cameron Sweeney, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Hershey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Hershey's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dom Argento and Bryan Maduena.
Hershey's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Mifflin County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hershey will square off against Lower Dauphin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hershey's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Lower Dauphin's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mifflin County, they will be playing at home against Shippensburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shippensburg will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Mifflin County surely won't give up without a fight.
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