New Brighton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 35-19 to the Mohawk Area Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 42-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Mohawk Area's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cash Stratton, who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Stratton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending two passes. Jackson Chapman was in the mix as well, providing Mohawk Area with a touchdown.
New Brighton now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Mohawk Area, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on Beaver Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Brighton is facing Beaver Falls at the right time seeing as Beaver Falls is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Mohawk Area, they will head out to take on Western Beaver at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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