Northampton’s Billy Stuhldreher is confident that he is beginning to peak the right time.

The Konkrete Kids’ senior running back recently ran for 102 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 42-6 thumping of Pocono Mountain West (1-5). With the win, the Kids raised their record to 4-2 overall.

“I feel pretty confident right now,” stressed Stuhldreher. “The win really boosted our team chemistry and confidence, and I think we’re all getting into a rhythm now. We know what we’re going up against next Friday and the oncoming weeks, we just need to come and stick to our game plan. We can’t miss opportunities like we have in the past because those opportunities only come once.”

It also was a big night for former Catasauqua standout Aiden Hess, who returned a kick 68 yards and scored on a six-year run.

“I think my game has made a huge improvement since coming to Northampton,” said Hess. “I’ve got stronger, faster, and smarter. I think the coaches do a great job and are very good. I think there is a better chemistry here, the team is all very close and we work hard together.”

Head coach John Toman has been pleased with Stuhldreher’s efforts, and he also was happy to unload his bench in the rout. The Kids held a 28-6 halftime lead.

“Billy is running really well right now and is showing the ability to make players miss,” said Toman. “We felt comfortable by halftime to rest a couple players and we were able to do that. The defense continues to play consistent while we get valuable playing time for some younger players.

Quarterback Gavin Taff, who completed eight of 13 passes for 97 yards, knows the road ahead can be a bumpy one beginning at Easton Friday night.

“Stacking up wins gives the team more energy,” said Taff. “We are more confident facing tougher and better opponents.”

Toman is aware the bar will be raised against Easton (5-1) which is coming off a 43-14 victory over Stroudsburg and has won five straight.

“Easton is a big challenge for us,” stated Toman. “Going into Cottingham (Stadium) is always difficult. They are playing well, but I feel like we match up well. We both have team speed and play fast. It will be a great matchup.”

PREDICTION (Season record 4-2): Northampton has lost 12 straight to Easton. The Kids last win against the Red Rovers was 17-0 in 2008 ... The Kids ran for 285 yards on 34 carries against Pocono Mountain West. Zeke Spencer ran for 92 yards, one carry being a 63-yrad touchdown. Stuhldreher had touchdown runs of one, 10 and five yards. Owen Stanchock had a team-high six tackles and Chase Czarnecki added four ... Cole Ordway is the main offensive standout for the Red Rovers. He threw for two touchdowns and ran for 97 yards with a pair of touchdowns in the Red Rovers’ victory over Stroudsburg last week. Ordway has thrown 828 yards with nine touchdowns and four interceptions. Dorian Thomas has rushed for 512 yards with seven touchdowns and Will Day has 409 yards rushing with nine touchdowns. J.C. Wilson has 14 catches for 239 yards, and Jasir Frutchey has 11 receptions with five touchdowns. Easton head coach Matt Senneca had a successful run at Whitehall before taking over at Easton last year ... After Easton, Kids have Freedom, Nazareth and Bethlehem Catholic ahead before their Thanksgiving tilt with Catasauqua ... Toman understands well how the Cottingham atmosphere can be difficult. Kids managed a combined total of 21 points against Parkland and Liberty earlier this season. They will need to get off to a fast start against Easton, which is hitting on all cylinders. Kids will need to keep their ground game in gear to keep the ball put of Easton’s hands. Easton held Stroudsburg to minus-22 yards rushing last week ... This will be the difference in the game ... Kids feel they have something to prove by beating a former East Penn Conference South team. This should be a close one, and it could come down to Kids’ kicker Aaron Gutkowski ... Going with a gut feeling here, and assistant head coach Kevin Ronalds can store another Sal’s cheesesteak in his freezer for me ... K-KIDS, 24-21.