Shamokin Area is still undefeated this season after their game against Jersey Shore on Friday, but Jersey Shore came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Shamokin Area Indians had just enough and edged the Jersey Shore Bulldogs out 30-28. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered a 42-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Logan Steele continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 236 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Shamokin Area also got a significant boost from Jayce Ginck, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Shamokin Area's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Steele, Andre Bell, and Bell picked up one apiece. Chase Pensyl also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 190.
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Paul Hale, who picked up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Hale showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 55 yards. Another player making a difference was Elijah Jordan, who rushed for 52 yards and two touchdowns.
Shamokin Area's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Jersey Shore, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Shamokin Area will welcome Central Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shamokin Area is facing Central Mountain at the right time seeing as Central Mountain is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Jersey Shore, they will head out on the road to face off against Shikellamy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jersey Shore will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Shikellamy will have lost four straight heading into Friday's matchup.
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