The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Ground game keeps PW in control
PW doesn’t punt ball for 2nd straight week
For the second straight week, Plymouth Whitemarsh didn’t punt the ball.
The results of those games? A 35-7 win over Methacton and a 48-7 win over Norristown, both at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.
In the win over Norristown Friday night, the Colonials starting offense only faced one third down before exiting the game midway through the second quarter with a 48-0 lead.
“It’s been a little while,” PW head coach Dan Chang said of the offensive efficiency. “These guys are executing really well. They’re playing under some pressure and they’re doing a nice job. I’m proud of our guys and how they can keep their composure.”
The Colonials relied on their running game in the win, throwing the ball just three times.
As a whole, they rushed for 366 yards on 43 attempts — over 8.5 yards per rush — against their next-door neighbors. The starters combined for 16 carries and 200 yards — a 12.5 average.
Brian Dresnin led the starters with 93 yards on five carries and three touchdowns. Michael Paciello had two rushing scores and 37 yards on four carries. Christopher Pierce totaled 68 yards on five attempts.
The reserves found success on the ground, too. Brian McIntyre had a team-high 98 yards on 13 attempts and Phil Taormina ran six times for 61 yards.
Plymouth Whitemarsh will try to keep its success rolling and improve to 4-0 when it faces Wissahickon on the road at 7 p.m. Friday night in the Suburban One League American Conference opener for both teams.