Mars was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 42-17 to the Aliquippa Quips. While losing is never fun, the Fightin' Planets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Quips are ranked sixth).
Luke Goodworth threw for 48 yards on eight of 15 attempts.
Gabe Hein was his top target, picking up 43 receiving yards. On the ground,
Eric Kasperowicz rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown.
Mars' loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3. As for Aliquippa, the win (which was their 17th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.
Mars will challenge Montour at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montour will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aliquippa, they will square off against Penn Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Aliquippa is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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