West Shamokin had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 18-7 to the Portage Mustangs. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Despite the loss, West Shamokin saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cole Wingard rushed for 109 yards and one score on only 14 carries. Wingard's longest rush was for an impressive 68 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Portage to victory, but perhaps none more so than Easton Slanoc, who threw for 151 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 60 yards. Those 60 rushing yards gave Slanoc a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Llheson Walker, who gained 85 total yards and a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. West Shamokin is set to take on their familiar foe Conemaugh Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Portage will challenge rival Marion Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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