Mount Carmel pushed their score to 46 the last time they played Shamokin Area, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Mount Carmel RED TORNADOES came up short against the Shamokin Area Indians, falling 21-0. Having soared to a lofty 48 points in the game before, the RED TORNADOES's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Mount Carmel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jon Morgante.
Zakem Clinton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns for Shamokin Area. Clinton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, making four total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defending a pass. Shamokin Area also got a significant boost from Jayce Ginck, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
Mount Carmel's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-3. As for Shamokin Area, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Carmel will square off against Milton at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Shamokin Area, they will take on Athens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Shamokin Area will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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