The Neshannock Lancers are taking a road trip to take on the Shenango Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shenango took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Neshannock, who comes in off a win.
Shenango will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Neshannock extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Lancers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Northgate 62-27. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 49-7.
Anthony Eakin
| 09/19/25 vs Northgate | 155 |
| 09/05/25 @ Ellwood City | 113 |
| 08/29/25 vs Union Area | 86 |
| 08/22/25 @ Mohawk Area | 41 |
| 10/25/24 vs Laurel | 132 |
| + 5 more games |
Neshannock's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Anthony Eakin led the charge by rushing for 155 yards and three scores on only 13 carries, while also picking up 46 receiving yards and one TD. That's the most rushing yards Eakin has posted since back in September of 2024. Another signal caller making a difference was Nico Medure, who threw for 207 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Neshannock was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Shenango played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 35-7 loss at the hands of South Side. The defeat continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Rams: they've now lost four in a row.
Neshannock's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Shenango, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Neshannock against Shenango in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 43-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lancers 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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