The Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers will face off against the Chestnut Ridge Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Steelton-Highspire knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Chestnut Ridge likes a good challenge.
On Friday, Steelton-Highspire was fully in charge, breezing past Halifax 52-13. The win continues a trend for the Steamrollers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Chestnut Ridge had no trouble coming through when it counted. They never let Berlin Brothersvalley get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory on Friday.
Steelton-Highspire better keep an eye on Jayden Imler. He was instrumental in Chestnut Ridge's win, rushing for 167 yards. Imler is becoming a predictor of the Lions' success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-6 when he doesn't).
Chestnut Ridge's run defense was locked in: Berlin Brothersvalley could only muster 1.2 yards per carry. While one picked up at least four total tackles, Imler stood above the rest. He rushed for 167 yards. Chestnut Ridge's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
Steelton-Highspire's record is now 9-2. As for Chestnut Ridge, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
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