After two games on the road, Hazleton Area is heading back home. They will host the Wyoming Valley West Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wyoming Valley West took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Hazleton Area, who comes in off a win.
Hazleton Area is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past Berwick with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 27-10.
Hazleton Area's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Xavier Heck picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
Meanwhile, Wyoming Valley West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They took a blow against Pittston, falling 47-7.
The victory got Hazleton Area back to even at 2-2. As for Wyoming Valley West, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Hazleton Area against Wyoming Valley West in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the team secured a 50-14 win. Does Hazleton Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wyoming Valley West turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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