Football Preview: Pittston Patriots vs. Crestwood Comets
The Pittston Patriots will take on the Crestwood Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Crestwood is facing Pittston at the wrong time: Pittston suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 30-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mountaineers.
Meanwhile, Crestwood never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Greater Nanticoke Area, posting a 55-0 win on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Comets needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Crestwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dylan Gensil, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. Emmett Seyer was in the mix too, providing Crestwood with a touchdown.
Pittston now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Crestwood, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-3.
Pittston was able to grind out a solid win over Crestwood in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, winning 28-21. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Crestwood's Noah Schultz, who rushed for 219 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 62 yards and a touchdown on perfect 7-for-7 passing. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Pittston to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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