Panther Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 57-0 loss at the hands of the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 523rd, while the Hurricanes are ranked 208th).
Schuylkill Haven's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Niko Carestia led the charge by rushing for 180 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. With that strong performance, Carestia is now averaging an impressive 121 rushing yards per game. Colton Reber was another key rusher, rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
Panther Valley's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Schuylkill Haven, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Panther Valley will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Marian Catholic at 7:00 p.m. As for Schuylkill Haven, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Shenandoah Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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