Perkiomen Valley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Springfield Cougars by a score of 33-31. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2021.
Despite the defeat, Perkiomen Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Aiden Messatzzia threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Joey Keough, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Perkiomen Valley, racking up 13 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Keough, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Perkiomen Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 45-13 win against Governor Mifflin on the 29th. As for Springfield, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 34-17 victory against Marple Newtown on the 29th.
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