The West Shamokin Wolves will face off against United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Shamokin is looking for their season's first victory.
West Shamokin's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Marion Center on Friday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 42-0 to the Stingers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They breezed by Conemaugh Valley at home to the tune of 50-6 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Dmitri Worthington had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 68 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Dylan Stephens was another key player, rushing for 30 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 331 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Stephens and Braxton Jelley, who racked up four sacks between them. Jelley is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
West Shamokin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
West Shamokin ended up a good deal behind United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 27-12. Will West Shamokin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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