Matchup: Emmaus (2-0) vs Whitehall (1-1)
When/Where: Friday/Zephyr Stadium, Whitehall HS
Time: 7 p.m.
Coverage: Internet webcast (www.easternpasportsnetwork.com), Pregame: 6:30 pm
Coaches: Emmaus: (Harold Fairclough, 7th season, 45-19); Whitehall: (Matt Senneca, 4th season)
Points for: Em 31, Whall 40
Points against: Em 20, Whall 57
Results to date: Emmaus defeated Freedom 19-13 and CCHS 12-7; Whitehall lost to Becahi 35-7 and defeated Liberty 33-22
Players to keep an eye on: Emmaus – Sr. QB Jacob Fotta (13 of 26, 215 yards, 2 TD), Sr. RB Tylik Jarvis (40 carries, 164 yards), Sr. WR Dylan Darville (6 receptions, 102 yards, TD), Sr. WR Chase Fotta (2-47), Sr. DB Ryan DeJohn, Sr. LB Aidan Garrett, Jr. OL/DL Mario Landino
Whitehall – Jr. QB Trey Dogmanits (24-46, 270 yards, 4 TD, 3 Int), Sr. RB Nigel Linton (33 car., 82 yards, 2 TD), Jr. WR Jack Kocher (8 recept., 126 yards, TD), Jr. WR Braden Bashore (5-45-2), Soph. Carter LB/RB Troxell, Sr. S. Mason Marencik-Delvalle
EXTRA POINTS – Emmaus looks to move to 3-0 for the second time in the last three years as they travel to Whitehall and face former offensive coordinator Matt Senneca. The Hornets are coming off of a hard-fought win over CCHS, while the Zephyrs picked up their first win of the season rallying for a victory over Liberty … Emmaus generated just enough offense to pick up the win behind touchdowns from Sr. Dylan Darville (86-yard INT) and Soph. Rafael Terrero (first career TD pass – 42 yards). Defensively, the Hornets were once again stout not allowing a point after halftime for the second straight game. Sr. LB Aidan Garrett led the ‘D’ with 13 tackles and two sacks, while Sr. DL EJ Boney had a career-high three sacks …. Whitehall had to rally in its game vs Liberty as they trailed 22-6 before scoring the game’s final 27 points. QB Trey Dogmantis had three TD passes in the game and RB Nigel Linton had a pair of TDs and 98 yards on the ground … Emmaus has owned this series in recent history winning the last four meetings, including last year’s game – 26-7 at EPSD Stadium. Whitehall’s last win against the Hornets came back in 2017 – 42-35 …