PV retains Battle Ax, beats Methacton

GRATERFORD >> It’s fairly predictable for a running back or quarterback to praise their offensive line after a big night.

A speedy receiver giving props to the big boys up front? Not quite as common place.

After tallying 106 yards receiving and two touchdowns in Perkiomen Valley’s 44-21 win over Methacton on Friday, Vikings’ senior Randy Washington made sure all the credit went to the likes of Will Marotta, Gavin Euker, Taylor Hartner, Eli Johnston and Kyle Rittenhouse, who went down early Friday with an ankle injury.

THE SCORE

Perk Valley 44. Methacton 21 Up next for Perk Valley: The Vikings are at Boyertown on Friday. Up next for Methacton: The Warriors host Norristown on Friday. “The O-line, they hold down everything,” Washington said. “It’s amazing.”

The Vikings’ dominant front led to a balanced offensive attack combining for 454 total yards to retain the title in the annual Battle Ax rivalry game.

Ethan Kohler tossed three touchdown passes, connecting twice with Washington and once with Logan Holloway. He also added a rushing touchdown to go along with his 182 yards passing.

Jacob Sturm led the rushing attack with a 144-yard, twotouchdown performance followed by Jon Moccia, who ran 10 times for 91 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown.

“We have a game plan in mind to be very balanced with the football, running, passing,” Sturm said.

“When you have one of the best lines in the area, it’s not too hard,” he added. “You can put anyone back there. With Jon, he’s one of the best backs in the area, me back there. It’s just too much to handle for

OWEN MCCUE — MEDIANEWS GROUP Perkiomen Valley’s Jacob Sturm (33) attempts to break through a Methacton tackler Friday.