Football Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Pittston

Patriots

Previous 5 Games

10/03/25 vs Wilkes-Barre	31-24
09/26/25 @ Crestwood	47-14
09/19/25 @ Dallas	36-35
09/12/25 vs Wyoming Valley West	64-20
09/05/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area	48-13

Pittston extended their winning streak to five on Friday, bumping them up to 6-1. They walked away with a 31-24 win over the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack. This was payback for the Patriots, who suffered a 21-10 loss the last time these two teams met.

Brody Spindler produced another solid effort rushing for 160 yards and a pair of TDs. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Lucas Lo Presto was in the mix too, providing Pittston with one touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pittston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.

As for Wilkes-Barre, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. They gained 59 more yards on the day, but it was Pittston that made the best use of them.

When it comes to explaining why Wilkes-Barre lost, don't look at JAKE HOWE. Despite the final result, he threw for 206 yards and two TDs, and also punched in one score on the ground. HOWE's passing game has become a key predictor of the Wolfpack's success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pittston will welcome Hazleton Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Wilkes-Barre, they will be playing at home against Wyoming Valley West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolfpack will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.43 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.