Upper Merion Area extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against East, falling 34-13. Upper Merion Area was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.
As for East, the victory (which was their fourth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 193rd, while Upper Merion Area is ranked 392nd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chase Szollose had a dynamite game, rushing for 212 yards and two TDs while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Logan Cummings also helped with two scores in total.
Coming up, Upper Merion Area will take on Henderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East, they will challenge Pottsgrove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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