Shamokin Area put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Central Mountain Wildcats 76-0 at home. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Shamokin Area's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zakem Clinton led the charge by rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 73 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Steele, who threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Shamokin Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 405 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Shamokin Area wouldn't let Central Mountain keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Shamokin Area can thank Clinton and Brayden Cavanaugh for forcing both of them.
Shamokin Area pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Central Mountain, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Shamokin Area will square off against Selinsgrove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shamokin Area's defense has only allowed 8.2 points per game this season, so Selinsgrove's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Central Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Shikellamy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Mountain is facing Shikellamy at the right time seeing as Shikellamy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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