The Governor Mifflin Mustangs will take on the Ephrata Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Governor Mifflin has given up an average of 32.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Governor Mifflin lost to Elizabethtown on the road by a 34-16 margin.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ephrata). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 57-12 victory over Lebanon. The Mountaineers haven't had any issues with the Cedars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Ephrata found their leader in sophomore Malachi Knowles, who rushed for 70 yards and three TDs on only eight carries. Josiah Grant was another key player, gaining 97 total yards and two touchdowns.
Ephrata was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Ephrata's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Jackson Nolt refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Ephrata received some extra help from Caleb Rice, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Governor Mifflin dropped their record down to 3-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Ephrata, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Things could have been worse for Governor Mifflin, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 35-21 loss to Ephrata in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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