The matchup between Pine Grove and Schuylkill Haven on Friday hardly resembled the 14-7 effort from their previous meeting. The Pine Grove Cardinals were dealt an 81-6 defeat at the hands of the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 525th, while the Hurricanes are ranked 174th).
Wyatt Snyder rushed for 15 yards.
Brody Ibarra was his top target, picking up 29 receiving yards. On the ground,
Logan Troup rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown.
It was another big night for Niko Carestia, who rushed for 222 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries for Schuylkill Haven. Carestia's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 180 rushing yards dating back to last season. Colton Reber was another key back, rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Pine Grove is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7. As for Schuylkill Haven, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Pine Grove will venture away from home to take on Marian Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Schuylkill Haven, they will welcome Nativity BVM at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Schuylkill Haven's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matches.
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