The Scranton Knights will challenge the Valley View Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Scranton's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Valley View's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Scranton's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Scranton Prep offense got past them. Scranton had to suffer through a 43-0 loss at the hands of Scranton Prep. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Valley View waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They took down the Hornets 36-20. The match marked the Cougars' most dominant win of the season so far.
Valley View had a senior duo take command as Zach Cwalinski rushed for 60 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries and Nick Kucharski gained 157 total yards and a touchdown. Kucharski also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
The defeat snapped Scranton's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Valley View, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Scranton lost to Valley View at home by a decisive 20-6 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Scranton, Camryn Higgins (who rushed for 239 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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