Upper Merion Area has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Phoenixville Phantoms at 7:00 p.m. Upper Merion Area will be strutting in after a victory while Phoenixville will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, Upper Merion Area finally turned things around against Pottstown on Friday. They claimed a resounding 34-6 win over the Trojans on the road. The Vikings' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Meanwhile, Phoenixville's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They fell 24-13 to Pope John Paul II. The Phantoms have struggled against the recently, as their game on Saturday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their defeat, Phoenixville saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kevin Kingsbury, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Upper Merion Area's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Phoenixville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Upper Merion Area was dealt a bruising 44-7 defeat at the hands of Phoenixville in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Upper Merion Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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