Four games into the season, Whitehall’s football team has simply stuck with the basics for their 3-1 start this season. Their team chemistry has helped, too.

The Zephyrs dismantled Pocono Mountain East, 45-13, and they came off a 62-21 thumping of East Stroudsburg South. Their lone blemish has been a 63-33 loss to Nazareth

Friday night, they will travel across the bridge to Northampton to battle the Konkrete Kids in their annual Cement Bowl Classic.

Head coach Andy Marino has watched his club play to a high level.

“Our guys have been playing for each other,” said Marino.” They are executing their assignments, and that’s been big reasons for our success.

Defensively, we’ve been able to create turnovers and playing good team defense.

Junior quarterback Tanner Dogmanits threw for 339 yards and had four touchdowns. He also ran for a scores.

Dogmanits couldn’t have asked for a better current situation.

“The offense is clicking really well right now,” stressed Dogmanits. “Our run game and pass game are doing really well and it all starts with the guys up front.”

His confidence has reached a new level. He knows there will be a heightened atmosphere at Northampton Friday night.

“I feel more comfortable out there on the field each week,” added Dogmanits. “Northampton is a week we look forward too, especially since they beat us last year and it’s a rivalry. They are a good team so it starts with having a great week of practice.

“Tanner has taken a step forward with his leadership and decision-making,” said Marino. “The offensive line deserves a ton of credit too; they’ve been physical and consistent, which makes everything else go.”

Marino anticipates a tussle Friday night.

“Northampton is a tough, physical, and well-coached team,” said Marino. “We look forward to playing them.”

ZEPHYR ZIPS: Whitehall began last season with a 1-3 record ... Northampton trounced the Zephyrs, 41-10 last season, and the Konkrete Kids have won three of the last five contests. Whitehall last win was in 2023 by a 45-44 score in a wild game ... Zephyrs running back Jeziah Gregory rushed for 84 yards with a touchdown, and he has 516 yards and nine touchdowns for the season ... Tanner Dogmanits has completed 45 of 62 passes for 584 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions through his four games ... Justin Hussett and Braidyn Delvalle lead the Zephyrs with 18 tackles. Hussett has an interception. Husset also has rushed for 57 yards on 12 carries and has 12 receptions for 66 yards ... Hussett also has returned six kicks for an average of 36.50 yards ... Tanner Dogmanits caught six pass for 85 yards with two scores against Pocono Mountain West, and he has 15 passes for 314 yards with six touchdowns for the season.

PREDICTION (Season record 3-1): This is a tough call. It should be a game remnant of the old Lehigh Valley league battles ... Northampton needs to bounce back, and Whitehall is rolling ... Tempers have flared in the past between these two teams, and it could happen again ... Northampton won at Whitehall last year, and Whitehall won at Northampton in 2023 ... Tanner Dogmanits can be the difference maker here, and Zephyrs need to clamp down on Kids’ running game ... Northampton is more desperate going into this one, but Whitehall head boys’ basketball coach Jeff Jones can pick me up an Italian Hoagie (extra vinegar) from Wawa … ZEPHYRS, 24-21,