Football Recap: Pittston Takes a Loss
By Team Reports
Oct 19, 2024, 9:21am
Football Recap: Pittston Patriots vs. Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns
Pittston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 22-10 to the Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 21-14 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2019.
Wallenpaupack Area had a senior duo take command as Michael Passenti picked up 72 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Drew Kiesendahl rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Kiesendahl has posted since back in October of 2023.
Pittston's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Wallenpaupack Area, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pittston and Wyoming Area are set to duel on Friday. Wyoming Area is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 41.1 points per game this season. As for Wallenpaupack Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley View is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Wallenpaupack Area will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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