The Wayne Valley Indians will take on the Mount Olive Marauders at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Mount Olive is facing Wayne Valley at the wrong time: Wayne Valley suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost to the Raiders at home by a 45-29 margin. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their defeat, Wayne Valley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Danny Ferrauilo, who threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, was perhaps the best of all. Luke Rubino was Ferrauilo's top target, picking up 134 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Mount Olive owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 28-0 win over Vernon on the road. The result was nothing new for the Marauders, who have now won three matches by 28 points or more so far this season.
Vincent Carpini was a one-man wrecking crew for Mount Olive as he picked up 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Carpini showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 57 yards.
Mount Olive didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Anthony Collier and Justin Bullock. Bullock also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Wayne Valley's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Mount Olive, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Wayne Valley came up short against Mount Olive in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 27-21. Will Wayne Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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