After soaring to 31 points the game before, Spring-Ford was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were dealt a 49-7 defeat at the hands of the Easton Area Rovers. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Rams came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Rovers are ranked 109th).
Matt Zollers threw for 84 yards on seven of 17 attempts.
Ryan Kerchner was his top target, picking up 41 receiving yards. On the ground,
Brayden Hinkle rushed for 42 yards.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Dorian Thomas and he. Thomas rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries while he rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 104 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Chris Martinez, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Spring-Ford's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1. As for Easton Area, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spring-Ford will take on Downingtown East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Easton Area, they will face off against Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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