Football Preview: Portage Mustangs vs. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]
Portage has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] at 7:00 p.m.
Portage's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Cambria Heights on Friday. They took a blow against the Highlanders, falling 45-0. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 458th, while the Highlanders are ranked 181st).
Meanwhile, United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past West Shamokin 48-6 on the road. The result was nothing new for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], who have now won three contests by 33 points or more so far this season.
Dmitri Worthington had a dynamite game for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], rushing for 65 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 184 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Worthington is becoming a predictor of United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Collin Nedrich, who rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Drew Gdula was especially locked on to West Shamokin's QB and sacked him twice. Gdula also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Portage dropped their record down to 2-4 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Portage came up short against United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 27-20. Will Portage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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