Football Recap: Mohawk Area Warriors vs. New Brighton Lions
Mohawk Area entered their tilt with New Brighton on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took down the New Brighton Lions 35-19. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Warriors also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Mohawk Area's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cash Stratton led the charge by rushing for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Stratton is becoming a predictor of Mohawk Area's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Jackson Chapman was in the mix as well, providing Mohawk Area with a touchdown.
Mohawk Area didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bobby Fadden and Cody Faulk. Faulk is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Mohawk Area's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for New Brighton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mohawk Area will venture away from home to face off against Western Beaver at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for New Brighton, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions challenges Beaver Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Brighton is facing Beaver Falls at the right time seeing as Beaver Falls is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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