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Wallenpaupack Ends 7-Year Drought vs. Delaware Valley
27 Sep
Summary
- Wallenpaupack secured a dominant 31-8 victory over Delaware Valley.
- Edward Kiesendahl led the offense with 169 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- The win snapped a seven-game losing streak against Delaware Valley for Wallenpaupack.
Wallenpaupack delivered an emphatic statement on Friday night, defeating Delaware Valley 31-8 in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division I game. This crucial victory ended a seven-game losing streak against their rivals and marked the first time this senior class had defeated Delaware Valley.
Edward Kiesendahl spearheaded the Buckhorns' offense with an impressive 169 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The offensive line, including notable efforts from Niko Bowers, Honour Davis, Pedro Earl, Charlie Gallagher, and Santiago Farfan, paved the way for 289 rushing yards.
Defensively, Wallenpaupack was equally formidable, limiting Delaware Valley to just 61 rushing yards on 21 carries. Freshman linebackers Billy Motz and Tyler Preston, along with Bowers and Vargo, showcased physicality, contributing to two turnovers that led to points for Wallenpaupack.
Quarterback Jake Rafferty also contributed to the scoring, running for 62 yards and a touchdown. The win signifies Wallenpaupack's pursuit of a winning culture, with this senior class achieving a long-sought-after triumph over their historic rivals.
