Football Preview: Port Allegany Gators vs. Smethport Hubbers
The Port Allegany Gators are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Smethport Hubbers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Smethport took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Port Allegany, who comes in off a win.
Port Allegany is headed out to face Smethport after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Port Allegany took down Keystone 35-18 on Friday. Given the Gators' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 200th, while the Panthers are ranked 451st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tristan Kiser and he. Kiser gained 171 total yards and two touchdowns while he gained 171 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Port Allegany was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 413 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Port Allegany didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aiden Bliss and Chase Boyd.
Meanwhile, Smethport took a blow against Lucas on Saturday, falling 48-12. The Hubbers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.
The losing side was boosted by Owen Rounsville, who picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest reception was for an incredible 72 yards.
Everything came up roses for Port Allegany against Smethport when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 55-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Port Allegany since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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