Football Preview: Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers vs. Thomas Jefferson Jaguars
The Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers are taking a road trip to challenge the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated (Lampeter-Strasburg has 13 wins , while Thomas Jefferson has 14 dating back to last season).
Lampeter-Strasburg is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Wyomissing , sneaking past 30-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pioneers have posted since November 10, 2023.
Lampeter-Strasburg's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Dominic Brown, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, and Caileb Howse, who threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Brown also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 12 points in total. All those points came courtesy of Peter Fiorello: he added nine points with three field goals, and another three kicking extra points.
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. Steberger is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played. Emory Fluhr was another major factor on D, making 18 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson never let their opponents score on Saturday. They blew past Clearfield 35-0. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by 20 points or more this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Thomas Jefferson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyler Eber, who rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Brayden White was another key pass catcher, picking 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.
Thomas Jefferson pushed their record up to 14-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.8 points. As for Lampeter-Strasburg, their record is now 13-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Lampeter-Strasburg has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 257.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 210.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Lampeter-Strasburg was dealt a bruising 44-2 defeat at the hands of Thomas Jefferson in their previous matchup back in November of 2019. Thankfully for Lampeter-Strasburg, Dylan Mallozzi (who rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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