Huntingdon defeats Somerset 28-14 in Friday football crossover matchup

Huntingdon defeated Somerset 28-14 in a LHAC crossover football game held Friday, Sept. 4, at Somerset. The Bearcats established an early lead behind quarterback Reese Hughes, who rushed for 107 yards before leaving the game with an injury. Ryder Snare recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and Cole Lane added two rushing scores to help secure the win. Somerset struggled to move the ball with wide receiver Caden Stephens sidelined, relying instead on Drew Miller to direct the wildcat offense. Miller recorded 165 rushing yards and scored one touchdown, while Garret Reese added an 8-yard touchdown pass to Trae Bhullar in the fourth quarter. The loss marks a difficult start for first-year Somerset head coach Braden Fochtman, who has faced two consecutive playoff-caliber opponents to open the season.

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