Pittston hasn't had much luck against Hazleton Area recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Patriots will welcome the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Pittston knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Hazleton Area likes a good challenge.
On Friday, Pittston was able to grind out a solid win over Wilkes-Barre, taking the game 31-24.
Brody Spindler continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 160 yards and two TDs. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Lucas Lo Presto was in the mix as well, providing Pittston with one score.
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 matchups.
The home team had come away the winner the last six times Hazleton Area and Crestwood had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Cougars were dealt a 42-15 loss at the hands of the Comets on Friday. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Comets recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Pittston's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Hazleton Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Pittston came up short against Hazleton Area when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 20-14. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Cougars' Ashton Karlick, who rushed for 148 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that the Patriots know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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