Norristown had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 28-24 win over the Penn Wood Patriots on Friday. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 20-6 loss the Patriots walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Norristown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joseph Melonson led the charge by picking up 69 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Norristown also got a significant boost from Marzon Carr, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 119 yards.
Penn Wood's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rashon Sanders, who picked up 52 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 33 yards. Sanders got the majority of those yards when he pulled down a pass and and took off for a gain of50 yards. Another player making a difference was Taj Cobbs, who threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
Norristown will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Upper Merion Area at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Penn Wood, they will welcome Avon Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Penn Wood is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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