Football Recap: Port Allegany's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to 13

By Team Reports Nov 23, 2024, 12:14pm

Football Recap: Port Allegany Gators vs. Wilmington Greyhounds

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Port Allegany had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the Wilmington Greyhounds with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 38-20. The Gators' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Aiden Bliss was his usual excellent self, rushing for 284 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Bliss is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 120 every time he's taken the field this season. Another back making a difference was Kellen Veilleux, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown.

Port Allegany was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 374 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in 24 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Port Allegany's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.4 points per game. As for Wilmington, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 9-3 record.

As of now, neither Port Allegany nor Wilmington have any future games scheduled.

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