Mohawk Area has won nine straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Riverside has won nine straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Mohawk Area Warriors will welcome the Riverside Panthers at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Mohawk Area is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. Everything went their way against Freedom Area on Friday as Mohawk Area made off with a 48-27 victory. Considering the Warriors have won three matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Bobby Fadden was his usual excellent self, throwing for 292 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes, while also rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending four passes. Jackson Chapman was another key player, picking up 162 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Riverside hadn't done well against Beaver Falls recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Riverside blew past Beaver Falls, posting a 31-0 win on the road. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Mohawk Area's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. As for Riverside, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Everything came up roses for Mohawk Area against Riverside when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 45-0 win. Does Mohawk Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will Riverside turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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