The Conemaugh Township Indians will challenge the Penns Manor Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, Conemaugh Township came up short against Marion Center and fell 32-20. The Indians have struggled against the Stingers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Although Conemaugh Township took the loss, they still got scores from Brennan Lohr, Dj Bambino, and Carson Caufield.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Penns Manor, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They pulled ahead with a 21-20 photo finish over Portage on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Conemaugh Township better keep an eye on Justin Vojtek. He was instrumental in Penns Manor's win, rushing for 180 yards and three touchdowns. Vojtek is becoming a predictor of the Comets' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't).
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Penns Manor proved: they limited Portage to a paltry 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Dylan Depp for the heroic effort on defense: he. Penns Manor's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.3.
Penns Manor's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.0 points over those games. As for Conemaugh Township, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Conemaugh Township has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Penns Manor struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 212 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Conemaugh Township came up short against Penns Manor when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 22-16. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
