Port Jervis had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They snuck past the Glens Falls Black Bears with a 47-41 win on Saturday. Port Jervis' victory was all the more impressive since the Black Bears were averaging only 10.57 points allowed on the season.
Dylan Fox continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 160 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Carroll Dolshun, who gained 136 total yards and a touchdown.
Port Jervis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Fox and Cameron Barber. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Fox posted at least 121 rushing yards in the third games prior.
Port Jervis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 318 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Port Jervis' win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Glens Falls, with the defeat, they broke their 13-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-1.
Port Jervis and Maine-Endwell are set to duel on Saturday. Maine-Endwell knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Port Jervis likes a good challenge. Glens Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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