Pottstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 42-6 loss at the hands of the Phoenixville Phantoms. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 486th, while the Phantoms are ranked 131st).
Phoenixville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Deacon Williams led the charge by rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Talon Romance, who threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Pottstown's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Phoenixville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Pottstown will head out to challenge Pope John Paul II at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pope John Paul II's defense has only allowed 10.6 points per game this season, so Pottstown's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Phoenixville, they will host Upper Perkiomen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Phoenixville will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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