Burgettstown had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it seven. They were dealt a 34-7 loss at the hands of the Neshannock Lancers. The matchup marked the Blue Devils' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
As for Neshannock, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.4 points over those games.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Neshannock to victory, but perhaps none more so than Anthony Eakin, who rushed for 146 yards and one score while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 40 receiving yards. Eakin was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards. Another player making a difference was Jino Mozzocio, who rushed for 55 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burgettstown will face off against Monessen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Neshannock, they will take on South Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' defense has only allowed 10.9 points per game this season, so the Lancers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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