Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Phoenixville). They put the hurt on the Pottstown Trojans with a sharp 34-8 victory on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Phantoms in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won seven in a row.
Michael Venezia
| 10/03/25 vs Pottstown | 67 |
| 09/26/25 vs Upper Merion Area | 60 |
| 08/28/25 vs Norristown | 59 |
| 08/22/25 vs Reading | 41 |
| 10/04/24 @ Pottstown | 25 |
Michael Venezia was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 67 yards and one TD on only nine carries, and also threw for 99 yards and one touchdown on only eight passes. Those 67 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Another reason for the win was Phoenixville's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Patrick Carey was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Phoenixville's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Pottstown, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Phoenixville and Pottstown could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Phantoms (ranked 314th) will meet Upper Perkiomen (ranked 112th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pottstown will face off against Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (426 vs. 50).
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