The Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack will head out to take on the Pittston Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Wilkes-Barre didn't have too much trouble with Hazleton Area as they won 35-21. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolfpack.
Meanwhile, Pittston took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 47-14 win over Crestwood. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four contests by 33 points or more so far this season.
Wilkes-Barre better keep an eye on Lucas Lo Presto. He was instrumental in Pittston's win, rushing for 98 yards and three scores, while also picking up 43 receiving yards. Lo Presto really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Another player making a difference was Brody Spindler, who rushed for 79 yards and one TD on only 11 carries.
Pittston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Pittston's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Lo Presto, Matt Daiello, and Santino Capitano, who each picked up one sack apiece. Pittston received some extra help from Lo Presto, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Wilkes-Barre's record now sits at 4-2. As for Pittston, their record is now 5-1.
Wilkes-Barre beat Pittston 21-10 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolfpack since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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