Ellwood City put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Union Area Scotties 33-6 at home. The result was nothing new for the Wolverine, who have now won three games by 27 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Elijah Palmer-McCane, who rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Christopher Smiley, who threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ellwood City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Ellwood City wouldn't let Union Area keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Ellwood City can thank Evan Tweddell and PJ Dubois for forcing all of them. Ellwood City got some further help from Gavin Partridge: he made ten total tackles and snagged an interception.
Ellwood City's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Union Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ellwood City will welcome Beaver Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ellwood City is facing Beaver Falls at the right time seeing as Beaver Falls is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Union Area, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against New Brighton at 7:00 p.m.
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