West

West

Scranton (1-0)

at

Tunkhannock (0-1)

7 p.m.

today

The Coaches: Joe Gerek (16-16, 4th year); Rod Azar (1-10, 2nd year)

Last Meeting: West Scranton 24-21 in 2001

All-Time Series: West Scranton leads 13-6

Quick Fact: The teams havenâ??t played since meeting in the now-defunct NEPFC, the two-year merger of the WVC and Lackawanna Conference.

Scouting West Scranton: The Invaders put some opponents on notice with a 26-20 victory over Riverside. Things looked shaky after falling behind 10-0, but RB Marquise Brownlee helped the rally with a big game. Heâ??s a load to bring down at 235 pounds.

Scouting Tunkhannock: The Tigers hung tough with Coughlin before the Crusaders wore them down for a 28-0 victory. The Double-Wing offense gave Coughlin some worries in the first two quarters. The scheme spread the ball to several runners as four had a least five rushes.

What To Expect: Tunkhannock struggled to stop Coughlinâ??s rushing attack, allowing 367 yards and 10.5 per carry. Unless thatâ??s fixed, Brownlee should have another big night.

-- John Erzar