Phoenixville has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.64 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Upper Dublin Cardinals. It was the first time this season that the Phantoms let down their fans at home.
Despite the loss, Phoenixville still got an impressive performance from Deacon Williams, who rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Williams' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards. Kevin Kingsbury got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Mj Stokes had a dynamite game for Upper Dublin, throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards.
Phoenixville's defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-2. As for Upper Dublin, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Phoenixville will stay at home for another week and welcome Upper Perkiomen at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Phoenixville's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Upper Perkiomen's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Upper Dublin, they will head out to square off against Bayard Rustin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Bayard Rustin's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests.
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