The Selinsgrove Seals will challenge the Shamokin Area Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Selinsgrove is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Williamsport on Friday. In a tight match that could have gone either way, Selinsgrove made off with a 21-20 victory over Williamsport.
It was another big night for Gavin Bastian, who rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Devon Mitchell, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Selinsgrove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Shamokin Area put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Central Mountain 76-0 at home. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Shamokin Area's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zakem Clinton, who rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Clinton's longest rush was for an incredible 73 yards. Logan Steele was another key player, throwing for 111 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Shamokin Area wouldn't let Central Mountain keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Shamokin Area can thank Clinton and Brayden Cavanaugh for forcing both of them.
Selinsgrove now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Shamokin Area, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Selinsgrove has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Shamokin Area struggles in that department as they've been averaging 260.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Selinsgrove against Shamokin Area in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 42-7 victory. Does Selinsgrove have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shamokin Area turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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