Both teams also had steady rain to contend with throughout the game.
The game started with North Schuylkill's offense making a statement early in the first quarter after recovering a fumble by Salisbury. With 8:03 remaining, running back Ricky Halford powered through the defense for a 5-yard rushing touchdown, and Gavin Mentzer's extra point kick was good, putting the Spartans ahead 7-0.
The Spartans continued their defensive attack forcing a 2nd Salisbury fumble. With just 2:53 left in the first quarter, quarterback Trevor Minalda connected with Collin McGee for a 10-yard touchdown pass. followed by the PAT, extending North Schuylkill's lead to 14-0.
As the first quarter came to a close, Ricky Halford bulldozed his way to a 1-yard touchdown run, and with Mentzer's PAT, North Schuylkill was ahead by a commanding 21-0.
The third quarter saw no break for the Salisbury defense, as North Schuylkill's Collin Stanakis broke free on the first play of the half for a 59-yard touchdown run, followed by another 6-yard touchdown run. Both times, Mentzer's extra points were good, pushing the score to 35-0 in favor of North Schuylkill.
The game started with North Schuylkill's offense making a statement early in the first quarter after recovering a fumble by Salisbury. With 8:03 remaining, running back Ricky Halford powered through the defense for a 5-yard rushing touchdown, and Gavin Mentzer's extra point kick was good, putting the Spartans ahead 7-0.
The Spartans continued their defensive attack forcing a 2nd Salisbury fumble. With just 2:53 left in the first quarter, quarterback Trevor Minalda connected with Collin McGee for a 10-yard touchdown pass. followed by the PAT, extending North Schuylkill's lead to 14-0.
As the first quarter came to a close, Ricky Halford bulldozed his way to a 1-yard touchdown run, and with Mentzer's PAT, North Schuylkill was ahead by a commanding 21-0.
The third quarter saw no break for the Salisbury defense, as North Schuylkill's Collin Stanakis broke free on the first play of the half for a 59-yard touchdown run, followed by another 6-yard touchdown run. Both times, Mentzer's extra points were good, pushing the score to 35-0 in favor of North Schuylkill.
Stanakis would run in another during the 3rd, followed by the extra point, making it 42-0.
As the third quarter ended, Michael Mogish added to the Spartans' lead with a 5-yard touchdown run. The Spartans would forego the extra point leaving the score 48-0.
As the third quarter ended, Michael Mogish added to the Spartans' lead with a 5-yard touchdown run. The Spartans would forego the extra point leaving the score 48-0.
In the end, North Schuylkill displayed a dominant performance, shutting out the Salisbury Township Falcons with a final score of 48-0.
This win marked North Schuylkill's last home game for the regular season, and they celebrated Senior Night in style, improving their season record to an impressive 7-2. The Spartans are now gearing up for their final regular-season matchup, which will take place next week in Pottsville.
