Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tamaqua). They claimed a resounding 51-0 win over the Bangor Slaters at home. Given the Blue Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 76th, while the Slaters are ranked 406th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tamaqua had a senior duo take command as Victor Schlosser gained 136 total yards and three touchdowns and Luke Kane rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns. Kane is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tamaqua was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Tamaqua's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Myles Schlosser and Brady McCabe.
Tamaqua's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Bangor, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Tamaqua will face off against Southern Lehigh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Southern Lehigh's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches. As for Bangor, they will square off against North Schuylkill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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