Minersville has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell to the Williams Valley Vikings 42-36. The Battlin' Miners' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Minersville lost, don't look at Dante Carr. Despite the final result, he rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns. Carr's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Matt Dube also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Williams Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Fletcher Thompson, who rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Thompson is now averaging an impressive 126 rushing yards per game. Brady Shomper was another major influence, as he rushed for 75 yards and ran in a TD.
Having lost for the first time this season, Minersville fell to 3-1. As for Williams Valley, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minersville will welcome Schuylkill Haven at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Minersville: 15.2, Schuylkill Haven: 6.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Williams Valley, they will square off against Tri-Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tri-Valley's defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so Williams Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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