October 14, 2023

Petrucci runs for 200 yards, 2 TDs as Cal tops Carmichaels

By Mon Valley Independent

By the Mon Valley Independent

Spencer Petrucci and Jake Layhue combined to run for 277 yards and four touchdowns in California’s 56-13 win over Carmichaels in Tri-County South Conference play Friday night. Petrucci paced the team with 22 carries for 200 yards and touchdown runs of 22 and 35 yards in the second quarter.

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