
Northern Tier Sports Report
Towanda football will get their shot at the defending state champions, Southern Columbia, tonight with a 7 p.m. start.
The Tigers come in on a 4-game win streak where they averaged 46.5 points per game. They've been held under 30 points just once this year, in their 27-26 loss to Mt. Carmel.
Towanda is riding a 2-game win streak entering the playoffs where they out scored opponents 103-6.
KEYS TO THE GAME
Towanda - Slowdown the ground game. Southern comes in with 3,550 yards of rushing this season and 44 touchdowns on the ground.
Southern Columbia - Keep Towanda's speed in check. The Knights boast from fast backs that have started to find their groove as of late.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Shane Maghamez, Towanda, LB - Maghamez leads the team with 71 tackles, and he'll probably be busy again tonight.
Grady Garcia, SCA, RB - Garcia has run for 1,647 yards and 23 touchdowns this year, averaging 10.9 yards per carry.