It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Williamsport had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Hazleton Area Cougars by a score of 15-6. That's more bragging rights for the Millionaires, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jamel Bailey Ii had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Those 164 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Williamsport's defense and their eight sacks. Jayden Ransom was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up seven himself. Ransom is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Williamsport was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Williamsport now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Hazleton Area, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Williamsport will challenge Wilkes-Barre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilkes-Barre is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Williamsport will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Hazleton Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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