If Mars was riding high fresh off their 42-7 takedown of Knoch last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mars Fightin' Planets came up short against the McKeesport Tigers on Friday, falling 28-7. The match marked the Fightin' Planets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Mars lost, don't look at Gabe Hein. Despite the final result, he rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 120 receiving yards. Hein's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards.
Mars wouldn't let McKeesport keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mars can thank Zach Dentel and Ethan Kresinski for forcing both of them.
Mars dropped their record down to 3-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home. As for McKeesport, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-4.
Mars is taking a road trip to challenge Hampton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McKeesport, they will challenge Indiana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McKeesport is facing Indiana at the right time seeing as Indiana is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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