Despite having an unblemished slate through five games, Catasauqua head coach Tom Falzone isn't totally satisfied.

In fact, he is a little worried.

The Roughies' latest whiplashing over an opponent – a 56-34 win over Saucon Valley last week – provided Falzone and his troops with a problem to fix and an incentive toward a deep postseason run.

Saucon Valley running back Nick Savant rushed for a game-high 304 yards and scored four touchdowns to help the Panther amass 365 overall yards rushing. Granted, Saucon Valley did score three touchdowns after the game had reached the mercy rule status with Catty in front 49-14, the Roughies had their second- and third-team units in the game.

Still, Falzone knows his team must bridge any gaps if they are to return to the district final and beyond this winter. He believes the conundrum won't get any easier as the Roughies tangle with Bangor running block Phil Vass this week and Pen Argyl's Mike DePaolo the following week.

"I'm not happy how we have played defensively lately and we didn't play as well as we could against (Saucon Valley)," said Falzone. "We haven't been tackling correctly and we have been giving up too much yardage.

"We knew we would have a challenge in stopping Savant. But we just have to get better on defense. We are not the biggest people around and we know we will face a larger line. We have to get back to fundamental and basics on our defense."

The Roughies will make the move north Friday night when they travel to Bangor, who looked like the contender they were predicted to be with a 44-12 rout of Wilson last week. Due to rash of injuries that hampered Voss and other starters, Bangor started slowly with 0-4 start. Voss ran for 108 yards and scored two touchdowns and teammate Jryi Davis ran for 172 yards and registered three touchdowns as Bangor rolled up 352 yards overall rushing.

"We scouted them (Bangor) against Wilson, and they looked like everyone thought they would be at the beginning of the year," stressed Falzone. "They looked sharp and they run the single-wing on offense, which is always difficult to prepare for. They got some of their offensive lineman back and they look like they are in late season form."

While the Roughies' defense may have some issues, Catty's offense continues to resemble a clinic every week. Against Saucon Valley, Zack Bradley threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns and Ra'Von Burton rushed for 155 yards. Besides his players, Falzone credited the efforts of offensive coordinator Rob Petrosky, running backs coach Mike Case, and offensive line coach Bob Bydlon, all of whom have orchestrated their respective offensive phases of their game to a smooth symphony.

"Offensively, we are really in a good groove right now," said Falzone. "We have had this going the whole year. Zack (Bradley) had matured and has really gained confidence over the year. Ra'Von (Burton) was in pain after a drill before the game and it was a real scare. We knew it was related to his ligaments and he had a MRI the next day. He started the game with three knee braces and his leg was wrapped very tight. But as the game went on, he began to take off the braces. He has really run hard and determined this year.

"They (Saucon Valley) double-teamed Paryss (Marshall) all night and that opened the game up for (Jacob) Stopay and (Ricky) Houser, who both had big games. Every game, someone else has stepped it up."

After the victory over Saucon Valley, Catty was in second-place in the District 11 Class 2A power rankings behind Pine Grove, who is also undefeated. If the Roughies continue to win – especially over Class 3A Bangor – they should be able to gain the top spot.

But Falzone isn't concerned about the playoff picture and is focusing his attention on tightening the loopholes.

"There is a lot of season left and who knows what can happen," said Falzone. "We can't think that far ahead. We just have to take care of business right now and look to stop some big running backs in the next two weeks."