ELVERSON – There have been some interesting new matchups as Lancaster Lebanon League play has gotten into full swing. Some of the most intriguing matchups are coming out of the new Section Three. Making the long trek from Quarryville to Elverson for the first time Friday was the Solanco Golden Mules. Solanco was off to a solid undefeated state-ranked start. The Twin Valley program, now led by Brett Myers, was looking for a signature 2022 win. Solanco jumped out quickly and held off a furious Twin Valley second-half comeback bid, to come away with a 32-25 victory Friday night.
The Golden Mules were led by QB Brody Mellinger and Elijah Cunningham. Mellinger ran for two TDs and threw one TD to Cunningham. Cunningham also ran in a score.
Solanco Head Coach Anthony Cox talked about his team performance post-game.
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Solanco took the opening kick and drove down for the initial score of the game.
A methodical opening ground and pound @mulesfootball drive ends with a Brody Melinger 7 yard TD run it’s @golden_mules 7 @TVRAIDERS 0 7:47 quarter one @HSFBamerica @PremiunSports @EPAFootball pic.twitter.com/EUxXLUBf76
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) September 30, 2022
Twin Valley got on the board as quarter one drew to a close.
A 33 yard field goal by Sam Frey for @TVRAIDERS @mulesfootball up 7-3 as we end quarter one @HSFBamerica @EPAFootball @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/3cXR4EFdYU
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) September 30, 2022
Mellingers second TD for Solanco made it 13-3 in quarter two.
@mulesfootball QB Brody Melinger stretches it across. XP no good so @golden_mules up 13-3 over @TVRAIDERS 4:14 until halftime @EPAFootball @HSFBamerica @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/4btHkRjbgJ
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) September 30, 2022
A TD toss from Mellinger to Elijah Cunningham made it 19-3 Solanco at the break.
@mulesfootball Touchdown! 27 yard pass from QB Mellinger to Elijah Cunningham as the 1st half ends. @golden_mules now up 19-3 over @TVRAIDERS at the break @EPAFootball @HSFBamerica @PremiunSports @LancLebLeague pic.twitter.com/yW2EDDOu3k
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 1, 2022
Twin Valley came out strong after the break. The Raiders got it to within 19-11, midway through quarter three.
@TVRAIDERS Touchdown! QB Evan Myers 29 yards to Evan Johnson! 2 pointer is good. @mulesfootball still up 19-11 8:11 left in quarter three @HSFBamerica @69Sports @EPAFootball @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/6AsThk7m6p
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 1, 2022
The next Solanco possession resulted in a TD and more breathing room.
@mulesfootball comes right back. Elijah Cunningham on the ground this time. XP no good. It’s 25-11 @golden_mules up over @TVRAIDERS 4:54 quarter three @EPAFootball @HSFBamerica @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer @69Sports pic.twitter.com/UgyaTtc7rM
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 1, 2022
Twin Valley would not go away and pulled back to within seven at the end of quarter three.
Touchdown @TVRAIDERS ! 10 yards for Jaydon Goebel @mulesfootball still lead 25-18 with 1:42 left in quarter three. Here we go! @EPAFootball @69Sports @HSFBamerica @PremiunSports pic.twitter.com/PsJQq29zBf
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 1, 2022
The potent Solanco ground attack once again came through. It was a two-score game again in quarter four at 32-18. Twin Vally did come up with a late score, but Solanco came out victorious 32-25.
@mulesfootball Cole Harris across! @golden_mules back up 32-18 with 10:25 left over @TVRAIDERS @HSFBamerica @EPAFootball @PremiunSports pic.twitter.com/GKF3DnoNTs
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 1, 2022
HUGE stop on 4th down by @mulesfootball ! @golden_mules hang on to take down @TVRAIDERS 32-25 in a great @LancLebLeague Section Three showdown @EPAFootball @HSFBamerica @PremiunSports pic.twitter.com/RnB7b6TxC9
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 1, 2022
