Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mohawk Area). They took their contest at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 41-14 win over the Union Area Scotties. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Warriors with their most commanding win of the season.
Mohawk Area got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sam List out in front who rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. The dominant performance gave List a new career-high in rushing yards. Another back making a difference was Cash Stratton, who rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mohawk Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 296 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Mohawk Area's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. As for Union Area, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mohawk Area's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on New Brighton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Union Area, they will take on Beaver Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union Area is facing Beaver Falls at the right time seeing as Beaver Falls is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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