There's no place like home for Crestwood, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Wyoming Valley West Spartans 54-14. Considering the Comets have won four matchups by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Crestwood's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Jeckell, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Jeckell is becoming a predictor of Crestwood's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Lazo, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Crestwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Crestwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Carter Kennedy, Matt Urban, and Tom McLaughlin picked up one apiece.
Although Wyoming Valley West took the loss, they still got scores from Tyler Mattis and Preston Sninsky.
The win got Crestwood back to even at 5-5. As for Wyoming Valley West, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crestwood will venture away from home to challenge Valley View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley View will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Crestwood surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wyoming Valley West, they are taking a road trip to take on Abington Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Abington Heights' defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Wyoming Valley West's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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