Pen Argyl has been away from home for two games now, but on Saturday they'll finally make their return. They will challenge the Bangor Slaters at 1:30 p.m. Pen Argyl will be strutting in after a win while Bangor will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Pen Argyl was able to grind out a solid victory over Catasauqua, taking the game 14-7.
It was another big night for Caiden Faust, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Bangor was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost to Jim Thorpe on the road by a 43-27 margin. One positive for the Slaters, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the loss, Bangor saw an underclassman step up: Jaxson Kreider rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 184 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes.
Pen Argyl's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Bangor, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Things could have been worse for Pen Argyl, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 14-0 loss to Bangor in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Pen Argyl have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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