It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mount Carmel had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 55-26 victory over the Milton Black Panthers. The result was nothing new for the RED TORNADOES, who have now won six matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Jaylen Delaney, who rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Michael Kimsal was another key player, rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Mount Carmel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
One reason for the win was Mount Carmel's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 4.5 sacks. In that department, Al Bailey was the leader with two.
Milton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Montgomery Fisher, who picked up 74 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Chase Lytle, who threw for 105 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes.
Mount Carmel's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Milton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Mount Carmel will square off against Lewisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 857 yards in their previous games. Milton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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