If Portage was riding high off their 47-8 takedown of Conemaugh Valley last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Portage Mustangs took a blow against the River Valley Panthers on Friday, falling 56-14. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-0.
Although Portage took the loss, they still got scores from Noah Willinsky and Bode Layo.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Sam Yanits and he. Yanits rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries while he rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Portage's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2. As for River Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portage will welcome Penns Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Penns Manor will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Portage surely won't give up without a fight. As for River Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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