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. Phoenixville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Upper Merion Area, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, Upper Merion Area finally turned things around against Pottstown on Friday. They blew past 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 defeat continues a trend for the Phantoms in their matchups with the : they've now lost eight in a row.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Kevin Kingsbury, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Upper Merion Area's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Phoenixville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Upper Merion Area was dealt a bruising 44-7 defeat at the hands of Phoenixville in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Upper Merion Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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