It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lampeter-Strasburg had no problem doing just that on Friday. They snuck past the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars with a 20-16 win. The victory was just business as usual for the Pioneers, who after 14 games remain undefeated this season.
Leading Lampeter-Strasburg to victory were Caileb Howse and Dominic Brown. Howse rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown, while Brown rushed for 61 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Thomas Jefferson lost, don't look at Tyler Eber. Despite the final result, he rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Eber's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 13th straight game with at least 103 rushing yards.
Lampeter-Strasburg pushed their record up to 14-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.7 points per game. As for Thomas Jefferson, with the loss, they broke their 14-game winning streak and moved their record to 14-1.
Lampeter-Strasburg will square off against Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Lampeter-Strasburg surely won't give up without a fight. Thomas Jefferson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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