Dover lost against Dallastown back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Dover Eagles came up short against the Dallastown Wildcats, falling 37-14. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 376th, while the Wildcats are ranked 92nd).
Although Dover took the loss, they still got scores from Noah Wentz and Eli Smyser.
Even if they lost, Dover's defensive line still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. It was truly a group effort as Brayden Speelman, Robmyre Borders, and Jalen Fitchett picked up two apiece. Borders is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.
It was another big night for Christopher Cromartie, who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries for Dallastown. Cromartie's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Jalen Cook, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Dover's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Dallastown, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1.
Dover will take on Kennard-Dale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dallastown, they will challenge Spring Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Grove will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Dallastown surely won't give up without a fight.
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