Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Manheim Township couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 35-14 to the Harrisburg Cougars on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Blue Streaks, who until this contest were averaging 12.08 points allowed.
Although Manheim Township took the loss, they still got scores from Lex Haberbosch and Daryus Dixon.
Messiah Mickens continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Harrisburg, rushing for 147 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Mickens' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 102 rushing yards.
Manheim Township's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Harrisburg, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Manheim Township does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Harrisburg, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 42-14 win against Wilson on the 23rd.
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