Fort Cherry had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Neshannock Lancers 36-9 on Friday. Fans of the Rangers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Fort Cherry's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Eli Salvini, who rushed for 193 yards and two TDs while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. Those 193 rushing yards gave Salvini a new career-high. Matt Sieg helped out on the ground, rushing for 124 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Cherry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 384 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Neshannock only rushed for 74.
Rangers
| 11/07/25 vs Neshannock | 36-9 |
| 10/31/25 vs Avella | 48-14 |
| 10/24/25 vs Serra Catholic | 49-8 |
| 10/17/25 @ Shenango | 42-0 |
| 10/10/25 vs Bishop Canevin | 56-19 |
| + 7 more games |
The victory keeps Fort Cherry at an undefeated 12-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 47.7 points this season. As for Neshannock, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Fort Cherry will challenge Laurel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans' defense has only allowed 9.1 points per game this season, so the Rangers' offense will have their work cut out for them. Neshannock does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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