With a playoff game on the line, Schuylkill Haven rose to the challenge on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 53-14 win over the Executive Education Academy Charter School Raptors. Considering the Hurricanes have won nine matches by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Niko Carestia was his usual excellent self, rushing for 200 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 11th straight game with at least 159 rushing yards. Leyden Hertz was in the mix as well, providing Schuylkill Haven with a touchdown.
Schuylkill Haven was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 286 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games.
Schuylkill Haven didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Adam Malinoski, Colton Reber, and Hertz picked up one apiece.
Schuylkill Haven pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.3 points per game. As for Executive Education Academy Charter School, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Schuylkill Haven will square off against Williams Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Williams Valley will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Schuylkill Haven surely won't give up without a fight. Executive Education Academy Charter School does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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