Halifax unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Minersville Battlin' Miners on Friday, falling 35-13. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Although Halifax took the loss, they still got scores from Eli Miller and Brayden Midile.
Dante Carr was a one-man wrecking crew For Minersville. as he rushed for 100 yards and two TDs on only eight carries, and also threw for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Carr also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending one pass. Paiten Lapoint was another key player, picking up 86 receiving yards and one score.
Halifax has already played their next matchup, a 39-0 win against Upper Dauphin Area on the 29th. As for Minersville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 49-6 victory against Shenandoah Valley on the 29th.
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