The Montour Spartans will venture away from home to take on the New Castle Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Montour made easy work of Blackhawk and carried off a 28-7 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Spartans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 107th, while the Cougars are ranked 242nd).
Caden Halajcio
| 09/12/25 @ Knoch | 3 |
| 09/26/25 vs Blackhawk | 2 |
| 09/19/25 vs Mars | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Trinity | 1 |
| 08/29/25 vs Moon Area | 1 |
Montour got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zander Stern out in front who picked up 128 receiving yards and two TDs. Stern also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending two passes. Caden Halajcio also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Meanwhile, New Castle entered their tilt with Aliquippa on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured an 18-12 W against the Quips.
Montour better keep an eye on Marino Graham. He was instrumental in New Castle's win, rushing for 105 yards and a pair of scores, while also throwing for 179 yards and one TD. Graham's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 105 rushing yards. New Castle's leading receiver Chase Lemmon was Graham's top target yet again, picking up 72 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Montour's record is now 4-2. As for New Castle, their record now sits at 5-1.
Everything came up roses for Montour against New Castle in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 51-6 victory. In that matchup, the Spartans amassed a halftime lead of 24-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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