The William Penn Colonials will venture away from home to challenge the Milford Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, William Penn finally turned things around against Penn Wood on Saturday. They walked away with a 15-6 win over the Patriots. Given the Colonials' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 22nd in Delaware, while the Patriots are ranked 264th in Pennsylvania), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mark Moore was the offensive standout of the match as he picked up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 33 yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
William Penn's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jer'Ry Harper and Moore. Another thorn in Penn Wood's side was Samari Hampton, who made ten total tackles (4.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
Meanwhile, Milford had to kick off their season on the road last Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They enjoyed a cozy 20-6 victory over Mount Pleasant.
Everything came up roses for William Penn against Milford when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 41-7 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Milford's Charles Shorts, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for William Penn to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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