Upper Dauphin Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 33-32 to the Line Mountain Eagles. Despite 91 more yards than the Eagles, the Trojans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Upper Dauphin Area's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Isaac Jackson and Carter Dreibelbis.
Ian Bates continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Line Mountain, rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Bates now rushed for 109 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Upper Dauphin Area's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Line Mountain, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Upper Dauphin Area will look to defend their home field on Friday against James Buchanan at 7:00 p.m. James Buchanan's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Upper Dauphin Area's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Line Mountain, they will head out on the road to take on Steelton-Highspire at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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