Shamokin Area had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Athens Wildcats 50-7 on Friday. The Indians' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Shamokin Area found their leader in sophomore Logan Steele, who threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jayce Ginck, who rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
Shamokin Area pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.2 points per game. As for Athens, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Shamokin Area will look to defend their home field on Friday against Jersey Shore at 7:00 p.m. Shamokin Area's defense has only allowed 8.7 points per game this season, so Jersey Shore's offense will have their work cut out for them. Athens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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