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Mifflin County 7th/8th graders top Juniata

By Kenny Varner Jr.
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Updated: September 20, 2023

photo by Kathy Reed

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LEWISTOWN – The Mifflin County Huskies 7th and 8th grade football team was victorious against Juniata on Wednesday night 48-6. Mifflin County started the game with a bang as Jaxon Strohecker returned the opening kick off 70 yards for a touchdown. Noah Wolfkiel hit Brayan Aurand on a pass for the 2 point conversion. Mifflin County would give up a touchdown to Juniata in the first half. Mifflin County led 20-6 at the half. In the second half Mifflin County came out with an attitude and punched in 4 straight rushing touchdowns while the defense pitched a second half shut out. Jaxon Strohecker led the rushing attack with 200 all purpose yards and 4 touchdowns on the night. Brayan Aurand powered his way to over 100 yards rushing on the night and 2 touchdowns, while Asher Pearce caped the night with a 20 yard scamper to the endzone.