Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jenkintown). They blew past the Renaissance Academy Knights, posting a 57-0 win on the road. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Drakes just coasted through the last quarter.
Jenkintown's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Dvalishvili, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. That's the most rushing yards Dvalishvili has posted since back in October of 2023. Noah Wehagen got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jenkintown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Jenkintown wouldn't let Renaissance Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Manny Bowens led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself.
Jenkintown now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Renaissance Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Jenkintown will take on Columbia Montour Vo-Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jenkintown's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Columbia Montour Vo-Tech's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Renaissance Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Morrisville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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