Preview: Aliquippa Quips vs. Dallas Mountaineers
The Aliquippa Quips will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Dallas Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. on December 7th. The pair have allowed few points on average, (Aliquippa: 16.8, Dallas: 16.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
Aliquippa had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on Selinsgrove with a sharp 52-32 win on Friday. Considering Aliquippa has won eight matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Dallas faced Bishop McDevitt in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Dallas narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Bishop McDevitt 26-23. The win was just business as usual for Dallas, who after 15 games remain undefeated this season.
Dallas' win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brady Zapoticky, who threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns.
Aliquippa has yet to lose a game on the road this season, leaving them with a 13-0 record. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.0 points per game. As for Dallas, their win bumped their record up to 15-0.