Meyersdale defeats North Star 20-10 behind five defensive takeaways

Meyersdale improved to 3-0 on the season Friday night after securing a 20-10 victory over North Star in an Inter-County Conference South matchup. The Red Raiders forced five takeaways during the game, including three interceptions against North Star quarterback Kasey Yoder. Although the Cougars struck first with a 37-yard touchdown pass to Max Pristas, Meyersdale responded with a balanced offensive approach. Quarterback Spencer Whitfield provided the decisive margin in the fourth quarter, rushing for two touchdowns to complete the comeback. North Star struggled with penalties and dropped passes throughout the contest, which hindered their offensive momentum. Meyersdale now prepares to face Windber in their upcoming game.

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