Boiling Springs had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it six. They were dealt a 35-7 defeat at the hands of the East Pennsboro Panthers. The Bubblers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
As for East Pennsboro, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 150th, while Boiling Springs is ranked 391st) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
East Pennsboro's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was EJ Rivera, who rushed for 37 yards and two scores. Rivera also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles and defending two passes. Another passer making a difference was Turner Barlup, who threw for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 passes.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Boiling Springs will take on rival Big Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, East Pennsboro is set to challenge their familiar foe West Perry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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