Football Preview: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars vs. Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers
Thomas Jefferson is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Lampeter-Strasburg is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars will host the Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Thomas Jefferson: 10, Lampeter-Strasburg: 9.9) so any points scored will be well earned.
Thomas Jefferson is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 35-0 win over Clearfield. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won ten matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Thomas Jefferson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyler Eber led the charge by rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. Eber's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 12th straight game with at least 103 rushing yards. Another receiver making a difference was Brayden White, who picked up 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Thomas Jefferson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of White and Jarrett Becoate.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lampeter-Strasburg ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged Wyomissing out 30-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pioneers have posted since November 10, 2023.
Lampeter-Strasburg had a senior duo take command as Dominic Brown rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown and Caileb Howse threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Brown didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Lampeter-Strasburg wouldn't let Wyomissing keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lampeter-Strasburg can thank Brown and Jai Steberger for forcing both of them. Emory Fluhr was another major factor on D, making 18 total tackles.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Lampeter-Strasburg, adding 12 points to the final score. All came courtesy of Peter Fiorello: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 3-for-3 again kicking extra points for an additional three.
Lampeter-Strasburg's win bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Thomas Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 14-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Thomas Jefferson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lampeter-Strasburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 257.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Thomas Jefferson against Lampeter-Strasburg when the teams last played back in November of 2019, as the squad secured a 44-2 win. Will Thomas Jefferson repeat their success, or does Lampeter-Strasburg have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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