It may have taken extra minutes to finish the job, but Philipsburg-Osceola ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the United Lions out 6-5. The Mountaineers better thank their lucky stars for the performance of Carson Long, as he scored every single goal for his team.
Philipsburg-Osceola's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-6-1. As for United, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Philipsburg-Osceola will venture away from home to challenge Bald Eagle Area at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Philipsburg-Osceola is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4.2 goals per game this season. As for United, they are taking a road trip to square off against Conemaugh Township at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Conemaugh Township is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so United will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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