United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Penns Manor Comets 27-0 at home. The result was nothing new for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], who have now won five matches by 27 points or more so far this season.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Collin Nedrich led the charge by rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Those 101 rushing yards gave Nedrich a new career-high. Dylan Stephens also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s defense stepped up as well, laying out Amin Lieb. four times. Penns Manor's QB won't forget Braxton Jelley anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Jelley also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 250 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Penns Manor, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 5-3.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] will welcome Purchase Line at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Purchase Line is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Penns Manor, they will head out to square off against Marion Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion Center's defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so Penns Manor's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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