Peru running game powers past Moriah in Friday night matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Summary

Peru's football team topped Moriah 28-6 on Friday night at Linney Field, led by Brody Blaise-Smith’s 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Nighthawks took control early, with Blaise-Smith finding the end zone twice and Logan Porter adding a touchdown of his own. Despite Moriah’s attempt to respond with a score from Skyler Frasier, Peru continued to dominate in the second half. Peru improved to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the CVAC, with a rivalry match against Beekmantown on the horizon next week.

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  • •Peru scores 28 points to Moriah's 6 during the game.
  • •Blaise-Smith records 151 rushing yards and 2 TDs.
  • •Logan Porter adds a touchdown with 41 rushing yards.
  • •Nighthawks' defense limits Moriah to 2.5 yards per carry.
  • •Peru improves to 5-0, preparing for Beekmantown next week.
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MINEVILLE — Peru senior Brody Blaise- Smith led the charge, complemented by Ausable Valley’s Deon Lawyer, as the Nighthawks’ running game proved too much for the Moriah Vikings Friday night at Linney Field. Blaise-Smith ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, while Lawyer racked up 75 yards in Peru’s 28-6 win in Mineville. Logan Porter also ran for 41 yards and a touchdown on just three carries. ...

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