The Pittston Patriots will take on the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Wilkes-Barre will be up against a hot Pittston squad: the team just extended their winning streak to four. The Patriots simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Crestwood 47-14. Considering the Patriots have won four games by more than 32 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Lucas Lo Presto, who rushed for 98 yards and three TDs, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Brody Spindler was another key player, rushing for 79 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pittston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Pittston's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Lo Presto, Matt Daiello, and Santino Capitano, who each picked up one sack apiece. Pittston received some extra help from Lo Presto, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Wilkes-Barre strolled past Hazleton Area with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 35-21.
Wilkes-Barre's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Pittston, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Pittston came up short against Wilkes-Barre in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 21-10. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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