Tamaqua has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.57 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by the Southern Lehigh Spartans 43-7. The Blue Raiders were red-hot offensively headed into the game (they scored no less than 31 points in the three contests prior) but the Spartans' defense proved too tough.
When it comes to explaining why Tamaqua lost, don't look at Luke Kane. Despite the final result, he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Tamaqua's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-1. As for Southern Lehigh, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tamaqua will venture away from home to challenge Lehighton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tamaqua is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36 points per game this season. As for Southern Lehigh, they will head out on the road to face off against Bangor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southern Lehigh is facing Bangor at the right time seeing as Bangor is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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