Minersville had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took down the Pine Grove Cardinals 31-14 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Battlin' Miners, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Among those leading the charge was Logan Hutsko, who picked up 67 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Minersville's success: when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Paiten LaPoint also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Minersville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Easton Schultz led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Aj Halford is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 15 games he's played dating back to last season.
Minersville now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Pine Grove, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minersville will face off against Nativity BVM at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Nativity BVM's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Pine Grove, they will square off against Schuylkill Haven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Schuylkill Haven will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Pine Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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