Two dominant backs in Bo Sheptock and Christian Banks are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Danville Ironmen will be playing in front of their home fans against the Montoursville Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Danville will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Danville really took it to Selinsgrove for the full four quarters, racking up a 49-7 win. The Ironmen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by 22 points or more this season.
Sheptock was his usual excellent self, rushing for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass. Another back making a difference was Jack Rarig, who rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Danville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 390 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Montoursville came into Saturday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They slipped by Mifflinburg 28-27 on Saturday.
Montoursville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Elijah Eck out in front who threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Todd Crawford was Eck's top target, picking up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Danville's win bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Montoursville, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Danville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Montoursville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 193.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Danville took their victory against Montoursville when the teams last played back in September by a conclusive 44-20. Will Danville repeat their success, or does Montoursville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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