If Reading wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Penn Manor, they should've done a better job of containing Randy Guthrie. The Comets breezed past the Red KNights to the tune of 41-8 on Friday thanks in part to Guthrie, who rushed for 143 yards and three TDs on only 11 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Comets
| Christian Herman | 1 |
| Elijah Valentin | 1 |
| Rashaun Doyle | 1 |
Penn Manor didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Christian Herman, Elijah Valentin, and Rashaun Doyle picked up one apiece. Herman has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last five times he's played. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Penn Manor's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Reading, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Penn Manor will face off against Hempfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Reading, they will challenge Cedar Crest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red KNights will be up against the Falcons' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.8 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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