The Mohawk Area Warriors will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Laurel Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Mohawk Area is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell to Neshannock 42-37. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Lancers: they've now lost three in a row.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Blake Logan, who picked up 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 77 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Bobby Fadden, who threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Mohawk Area was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 438 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Mohawk Area wouldn't let Neshannock keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mohawk Area can thank Sam List and Cash Stratton for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Laurel couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 14-7 to Ellwood City on Friday.
Everything went Mohawk Area's way against Laurel when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as Mohawk Area made off with a 28-6 victory. Does Mohawk Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will Laurel turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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