Pennsbury built a 14-point lead for the second week in a row, but an Abington TD and 2-point conversion with 1:00 remaining kept the Falcons (0-9) winless in 2021. Pennsbury was in the driver's seat for most of the game, leading 14-7 at the half on two TD runs by #24 FB Mulbah. PHS led 21-7 and 28-14 in the third quarter, with Mulbah scoring his third TD and #2 WB Beighley punching one in on his only carry of the night. But Abington kept grinding away, at one point running the ball 23 straight times in the second half. After an Abington TD (and botched extra point try) cut the lead to 28-20 early 4th quarter, the Ghosts recovered a squib kick at the Pennsbury 24. Four plays and a two-point conversion later and the score was tied at 28. After both teams turned the ball over on downs, Mulbah went 66 yards for his 4th TD and a 35-28 PHS lead with 2:30 to play. Mulbah finished with 26 carries for 280 yards and 4 TDs. But Pennsbury left too much time for Abington to work with. A nice kickoff return set up the Ghosts at the PHS 40. Four plays later Abington scored their 5th rushing TD, and their QB slashed off right tackle for the 2-pointer and the one point lead with a minute to go. The Falcons went down swinging, driving to the AHS 45 before a tipped pass was intercepted. Pennsbury's losing streak has now reached 15 games, while Abington ran their record to 3-6. The Falcons will host rival Neshaminy (1-8) next Friday in the season finale. Only in an alternate universe have Pennsbury and Neshaminy met with one victory between them.
Final stats:
PHS rushing - 42 for 357, 5 TDs
PHS passing - 3-8 for 27, INT
AHS rushing - 48 for 293, 5 TDs
AHS passing - 5-8 for 60, 2 INTs
Final stats:
PHS rushing - 42 for 357, 5 TDs
PHS passing - 3-8 for 27, INT
AHS rushing - 48 for 293, 5 TDs
AHS passing - 5-8 for 60, 2 INTs
