Shenango is 0-4 against Laurel since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Shenango took a 21-point loss the last time they faced off against Rochester, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Rams 13-12. The game was the first time the Wildcats have beaten the Rams on their field since September 18, 2015.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Laurel). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Summit Academy 63-8. Winning may never get old, but the Spartans sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Laurel's win came from a few key players Shenango will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Luca Santini, who threw for 142 yards and four TDs while completing 72.7% of his passes. Those four passing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Kolton Carlson helped Santini out on the ground, picking up 94 receiving yards and a pair of scores, while also punching in one rushing score.
Shenango's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Laurel, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Shenango ended up a good deal behind Laurel in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 28-14. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Santini, who rushed for 35 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 169 yards on nine of 17 attempts. Now that the Wildcats know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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