Football Game Recap: Notre Dame-Green Pond vs. Saucon Valley

By Staff Report Oct 22, 2017, 7:17am

Recap: Notre Dame-Green Pond vs. Saucon Valley

Notre Dame-Green Pond claimed a 52 - 41 victory over Saucon Valley last week.

Saucon Valley had a mediocre defensive performance in the first half, giving up 24 points. That left it at a 24 - 21 disadvantage. The defense wasn't great in the second half either, allowing another 28 points.

One key standout for Notre Dame-Green Pond was Cole DeFranco, who finished up with 346 yards passing and three rushing touchdowns.

Despite Saucon Valley's defeat, the squad still enjoyed a top-notch performance from senior Alstan Wolfe, who earned three touchdowns and 150 yards rushing the ball. The longest touchdown for Wolfe was a punishing, defense-defying 57-yard dash in the third quarter.

The win lifted Notre Dame-Green Pond to 7-2. Saucon Valley's record fell to 6-3 after the loss.

Both teams are aiming to improve upon those records in their upcoming games. Notre Dame-Green Pond will look to defend its home turf against Wilson Area this Friday at 7:00 PM. Wilson Area will need to watch out since Notre Dame-Green Pond has posted big point totals in its previous three matchups. Meanwhile, Saucon Valley will battle it out against Palisades on Friday at 7:00 PM. This will be Saucon Valley's most challenging opponent yet.



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