The Southern Columbia Area Tigers will face off against the Mifflinburg Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southern Columbia Area will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Southern Columbia Area's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Danville offense got past them. Southern Columbia Area came up short against Danville on Friday, falling 34-8. Having soared to a lofty 54 points in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Mifflinburg can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-8 victory over Milton on the road. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Mifflinburg's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chad Martin, who threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown. Ian Stoltzfus was in the mix too, providing Mifflinburg with a touchdown.
Mifflinburg's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut John Parker Marr. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another thorn in Milton's side was Xzavier Croll, who made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
Southern Columbia Area's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Mifflinburg, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Southern Columbia Area against Mifflinburg in their previous meeting back in September of 2015, as the team secured a 49-21 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Mifflinburg's Brayden Pierce, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Southern Columbia Area to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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