Wyoming Valley West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Hazleton Area Cougars 34-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 50-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Wyoming Valley West wouldn't let Hazleton Area keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wyoming Valley West can thank Tyler Ruddy and Carter Isbel for forcing both of them.
Ashton Karlick had an outrageously good game for Hazleton Area as he rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Karlick has posted since back in October of 2023.
Wyoming Valley West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Hazleton Area, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2.
Wyoming Valley West will be playing at home against Executive Education Academy Charter School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Executive Education Academy Charter School is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Wyoming Valley West will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Hazleton Area, they will face off against Wilkes-Barre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hazleton Area's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Wilkes-Barre's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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