Purchase Line's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the West Shamokin Wolves 35-13. Considering the Red Dragons' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
It was another big night for Victor Bartlebaugh, who rushed for 97 yards on only eight carries, and also picked up 57 receiving yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Purchase Line was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Purchase Line's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Seth Frantz, Tate Mccullough, and Zander Davis, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Several Wolves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ryan Booher, who rushed for 83 yards and one score, and also threw for 171 yards and one touchdown on only 13 passes. Aiden Oesterling was Booher's top target, picking up 109 receiving yards and one TD.
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| 09/12/25 - Away | 35-13 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 38-20 W |
| 09/08/23 - Away | 27-0 W |
| 09/02/22 - Home | 28-7 W |
| 09/10/21 - Home | 14-22 L |
| + 5 more games |
Purchase Line's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for West Shamokin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Purchase Line will take on rival Penns Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, West Shamokin is set to square off against their familiar foe Marion Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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