Football Preview: Scranton Prep Cavaliers vs. Abington Heights Comets
Scranton Prep is 7-1 against Abington Heights since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Scranton Prep Cavaliers will look to defend their home field against the Abington Heights Comets at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Scranton Prep: 16.7, Abington Heights: 17) so any points scored will be well earned.
Abington Heights is hoping to do what Wallenpaupack Area couldn't on Friday: put an end to Scranton Prep's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Scranton Prep breezed by Wallenpaupack Area at home to the tune of 42-13. Considering the Cavaliers have won three matches by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Abington Heights has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They fell 35-28 to Delaware Valley. The Comets have struggled against the Warriors recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Scranton Prep's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Abington Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Scranton Prep against Abington Heights in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-21 victory. In that matchup, Scranton Prep amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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