Bucks set for tough road trip at Ridgway fresh off momentous victory
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Bucktail won its first game since October of 2023 a week ago, downing Coudersport, 20-13. That came just two weeks after Coudersport had taken the first game, 41-14. Bucktail rallied from an early deficit and Corbin Pentz's late interception sealed the exciting win.
Sophomore Levi Stevenson had a big game, running behind a strong offensive line for 187 yards and a touchdown. Pentz ran for two scores and Patrick Tarantella caught four passes. Tarantella also fueled a stout defense and leads the team in tackles.
He, Stevenson, Angelo Tarantella and Jaden Intallura all average more than five tackles per game. Junior receiver Teagan Stone has converted a third of his 15 catches into touchdowns.
Ridgway/Johnsonburg (5-3) has lost two straight after starting 5-1 but features a potent offense and averages 35 points per game. It does most of that damage on the ground with three players going over 500 yards. Markus Gerg has run for a team-best 722 yards and 12 touchdowns, while quarterback Owen Steger has produced 651 yards and 10 touchdowns, along with 358 passing yards.
Jace Zimmerman adds 514 yards with five scores. Hunter Dellaquila sparks the defense and has six sacks.