Football Recap: Neshaminy Skins vs. Pennsbury Falcons
While it was all tied up 7-7 at halftime, Neshaminy was not quite Pennsbury's equal in the second half on Friday. They and the Pennsbury Falcons were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 22-21 defeat. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skins of the 28-24 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Neshaminy lost, don't look at Michael Eckart. Despite the final result, he rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 132 yards and a touchdown. Those 114 rushing yards gave Eckart a new career-high.
This is the second loss in a row for Neshaminy and nudges their season record down to 6-4. As for Pennsbury, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neshaminy will face off against Owen J. Roberts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Owen J. Roberts' defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so Neshaminy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pennsbury, they will square off against Central Bucks West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Bucks West will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Pennsbury surely won't give up without a fight.
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