Eisenhower’s Logan Penley leads the team with 645 yards. Times Observer file photo: Steve Younger
The Eisenhower football team (4-4 overall, 2-2 in Region 3) returns home tonight to host No. 1 ranked Mercyhurst Prep (5-3, 4-0 in Region 3) on Senior Night. .
The Knights have a big challenge ahead of them, as the Lakers’ offensive line averages 6 feet 2 inches and 246 pounds, but Ike head coach Jim Penley believes his team is ready. are.
“The key to their team is a big, physical line.” he said. “They’re very experienced and do a great job of executing their scheme against any defense. We have to figure out how to control the line of scrimmage and that’s going to be a tough challenge. . Our players should want more of it. They know what to do.”
Mercyhurst Prep will bring a young but fast backfield into the game and use a rotation of runners.
“They have some good young runners who use the line well.” Penry said.
Eisenhower continues to be led by his juniors. Logan Penley rushed for 645 yards and six touchdowns, and quarterback Caleb Yakuczak ran for 580 yards and six touchdowns. He threw for 486 yards and four TDs.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with senior ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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