Heritage dropped to 4-3 on Friday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Bluffton Tigers, falling 35-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Patriots were not able to get on the board.
Ethan Weber threw for 44 yards on four of 16 attempts. Alden Bowers was his top target, picking up 44 receiving yards. On the ground, Brady Boyle rushed for 76 yards.
As for Bluffton, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Considering they have won five matchups by more than 32 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Bluffton was led to victory by Cooper Craig and Axton Beste. Craig rushed for 112 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries, while Beste threw for 129 yards and three TDs while completing 77.8% of his passes. Craig really tore up the turf during one magnificent 82-yard run.
Heritage didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-7 victory against Southern Wells on the 10th. As for Bluffton, they have also already played their next contest, a 47-17 defeat against Adams Central on the 10th.
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