Conemaugh Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell to the Homer-Center Wildcats 20-14. One positive for the Blue Jays, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Ethan Mcnulty and Eric Korhut certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Mcnulty rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Korhut rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown. Mcnulty really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
Conemaugh Valley wouldn't let Homer-Center keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Conemaugh Valley can thank Zach Blair and Anthony Morales for forcing both of them. Morales also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine.
Homer-Center's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braden Dunn led the charge by rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Dunn has posted since back in September of 2023. Carson Arone was another key player, rushing for 75 yards.
Conemaugh Valley's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Homer-Center, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Conemaugh Valley has already played their next match, a 47-13 defeat against River Valley on the 4th. As for Homer-Center, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 42-21 win against West Shamokin on the 4th.
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