Dionte Henry led Moon Area to a 40-7 victory over Baldwin, scoring two rushing touchdowns and throwing for a third score. Montour defeated Ambridge 55-21, with standout performances from Brandon Bennett and Zander Stern. Cornell also secured a one-sided win while Sto-Rox edged Carlynton for its first victory of the season and Bishop Canevin fell to Fort Cherry.
Mason Heintschel made history as Pitt's freshman quarterback, throwing four touchdown passes in a 48-7 win against Boston College. His impressive debut included 323 passing yards and highlighted the Panthers' strong offensive and defensive performance.
Friday Night Lights: Olds paces Bishop Canevin; OLSH hangs on to beat South Park; Moon, Montour lose
Friday Night Lights: Olds paces Bishop Canevin; OLSH hangs on to beat South Park; Moon, Montour lose
Damar Olds shone in a dominant Bishop Canevin victory over Serra Catholic, catching four touchdown passes and returning an interception for another score, leading the team to a 54-14 win. OLSH posted a narrow victory while Moon Area, Montour, Carlynton, Cornell and Sto-Rox all wound up on the short end of their games.
The Apollo-Ridge Vikings triumphed over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 27-12, Saturday night thanks to a strong fourth quarter. Led by Alex Clawson, the Vikings secured key turnovers and touchdowns, highlighted by Jaden McCray’s pivotal 53-yard catch.
In a game that went down to the wire, Moon Area triumphed over Bethel Park, 23-20, Friday night thanks to Evan Senkevich's 36-yard game-winning field goal with just 16.2 seconds remaining. In other West Hills area games, Montour, Bishop Canevin and Cornell all won while Carlynton and Sto-Rox lost.
The Montour Spartans open Parkway Conference action Friday night at home against Blackhawk, one of six games on tap involving West Hills schools. A seventh game -- Apollo-Ridge vs. Bishop Canevin at Moon's Tiger Stadium -- will be played Saturday;.
The Dayton Flyers overcame a 14-7 deficit to defeat Robert Morris 17-14, with crucial plays from quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer and kicker Robby Smart, who scored the winning field goal.