Two dominant signal callers in Jino Mozzocio and Kymon'E Brown are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Neshannock Lancers will stay at home for another week and welcome the Jeannette Jayhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neshannock is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.6 points per game this season.
Neshannock and Laurel met for a duel on Friday where Neshannock prevailed. Neshannock was the clear victor by a 27-7 margin over Laurel. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won seven games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Neshannock can attribute much of their success to Anthony Eakin, who gained 164 total yards and two touchdowns, and Mozzocio, who threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Mozzocio also racked up 104 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August.
Neshannock was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Neshannock didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dom Cubellis and Ethan Beaman.
Meanwhile, Jeannette had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They took down the Raiders 34-20.
Brown was his usual excellent self, rushing for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. His longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. Noah Sunder was another key player, picking up 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Neshannock's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Jeannette, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Neshannock has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jeannette struggles in that department as they've been averaging 167.9. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Neshannock came up short against Jeannette when the teams last played back in November of 2015, falling 25-15. Will Neshannock have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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