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| 08/22/25 - Home | 48-24 W |
| 09/25/20 - Home | 14-40 L |
| 09/27/19 - Home | 7-49 L |
| 09/28/18 - Away | 21-41 L |
| 10/06/17 - Home | 0-55 L |
| + 2 more games |
Philipsburg-Osceola gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Central Dragons 48-24. The win was all the more spectacular given the Mountaineers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 390th, while the Dragons are ranked 98th).
Philipsburg-Osceola's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Demarcus Law, who rushed for 144 yards and one score on only ten carries, and also picked up 93 receiving yards and one TD. Law's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Colton Chapman also helped out as he racked up 104 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Philipsburg-Osceola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central only rushed for 113 rushing yards.
Carter Schenk and Jesse Muthler certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Schenk gained 106 total yards and three touchdowns, while Muthler threw for 234 yards and one touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Brooks Decker, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Philipsburg-Osceola will challenge rival Chestnut Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Greater Johnstown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
