HS FOOTBALL: West Scranton’s explosive players deliver win over Carbondale Area
CARBONDALE – West Scranton’s brother combination of Austin and Jonyae Sostre was dynamic, and Kaz Colbert flashed his explosiveness for the second straight week. Each athlete made key plays, and No. 10 West Scranton earned a 25-20 win over Carbondale Area in a physical battle Friday between two of this early season’s bright surprises. Austin Sostre, the much-talked-about freshman quarterback, ...
In a thrilling game of high school football, West Scranton emerged victorious over Carbondale Area with a final score of 25-20. The game featured explosive performances from West Scranton's key players. Quarterback Austin Sostre, making his second start, completed 9 of 16 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns, including a rushing touchdown.
His younger brother Jonyae Sostre, a dynamic running back, contributed 111 yards rushing and 65 yards receiving, scoring two touchdowns. Kaz Colbert, known for his explosive speed, showcased his skills with four receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown, and also intercepted a pass in the end zone. This interception proved crucial as it halted a potential scoring opportunity for Carbondale Area late in the third quarter.
Colbert then delivered the game-changing 50-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter, giving West Scranton a 25-14 lead. Carbondale Area, despite having a couple of big plays, struggled to move the ball effectively, accruing 10 penalties for 115 yards in the game. The Chargers managed to take the lead initially with a 13-yard touchdown run by Francisco Roman, but West Scranton quickly tied the game with a 29-yard touchdown reception by Jonyae Sostre.
West Scranton took the lead after a 17-yard touchdown pass from Austin Sostre to Jonyae with just over a minute left in the first quarter. The Invaders continued to dominate, with Austin Sostre scoring a 3-yard touchdown run to cement the lead. Carbondale Area managed to score two more times in the second quarter, but both attempts fell short due to penalties.
In the third quarter, Colbert's 50-yard touchdown reception extended West Scranton's lead to 25-14. As the game progressed, Carbondale Area's quarterback, Caedon Voglino, attempted to score twice, but both times were thwarted by Colbert's interception in the end zone. The game ended with West Scranton's defensive standout, Mosley, intercepting a pass from Voglino with less than a minute remaining, sealing the win for the Invaders.
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