Football Preview: Upper Merion Area Vikings vs. Phoenixville Phantoms
After two games on the road, Upper Merion Area is heading back home. They will host the Phoenixville Phantoms at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Upper Merion Area will be strutting in after a win while Phoenixville will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Upper Merion Area finally turned things around against Pottstown on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Trojans 34-6 on the road. The Vikings' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Meanwhile, Phoenixville's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They fell 24-13 to Pope John Paul II. The Phantoms haven't had much luck with the recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Despite their loss, Phoenixville saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kevin Kingsbury, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Upper Merion Area's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Phoenixville, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Upper Merion Area was dealt a bruising 44-7 loss at the hands of Phoenixville in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Upper Merion Area 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.
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