Hazleton Area waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They breezed by the Wyoming Valley West Spartans at home to the tune of 34-7. That 27 point margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
Ashton Karlick had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hazleton Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hazleton Area's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Carlos Gonzalez and Riley Vangilst.
Hazleton Area now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Wyoming Valley West, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Hazleton Area will face off against Wilkes-Barre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hazleton Area will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Wyoming Valley West, they will welcome Executive Education Academy Charter School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Executive Education Academy Charter School is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Wyoming Valley West will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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