Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Allegheny). They took down the Valley Vikings 41-26 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Wild Cats as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
A big part of East Allegheny's victory came down to the chemistry between Cedric Mack Jr. and his top target Damarjae Warren. Mack Jr. threw for 215 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt while Warren picked up 185 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Warren showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 58 yards.
East Allegheny didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tanner Loya and Chris Portis.
East Allegheny's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Valley, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
East Allegheny will face off against Freeport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Freeport's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so East Allegheny's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Valley, they and Deer Lakes are set to duel on Friday.
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