Penn-Trafford won the last time they faced Moon Area, and things went their way on Friday too. The Penn-Trafford Warriors walked away with a 14-7 win over the Moon Area Tigers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
Tasso Whipple was a one-man wrecking crew for Penn-Trafford as he rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Whipple also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles. Another player making a difference was Derek Carr, who rushed for 101 yards on only 12 carries.
Penn-Trafford's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dom Smith and Jack Weishaar. Smith didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Penn-Trafford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Penn-Trafford now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Moon Area, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Penn-Trafford will play host again on Friday to welcome Woodland Hills, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. As for Moon Area, they will square off against West Allegheny at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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