Hazleton Area and Wilkes-Barre are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2019, but not for long. The Hazleton Area Cougars will welcome the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Wilkes-Barre is hoping to do what Wyoming Valley West couldn't on Friday: put an end to Hazleton Area's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Hazleton Area simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Wyoming Valley West 34-7 at home. That looming 34-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wilkes-Barre). They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 35-2 victory over West Scranton. With the Wolfpack ahead 27-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
It was another big night for DAVON UNDERWOOD, who rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. JAKE HOWE was another key player, throwing for 166 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wilkes-Barre was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Hazleton Area now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Wilkes-Barre, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
Hazleton Area lost to Wilkes-Barre at home by a decisive 27-8 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Hazleton Area, HOWIE SHINER (who rushed for 220 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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