Hempfield Area 35 Mount Lebanon 6 WATCH

Hempfield Area clinched its first playoff appearance in a decade in a complete effort, defeating Mount Lebanon 35-6 in a Class 6A clash. Carden Lippmann was prolific once again for the host Spartans (5-3, 4-1), as he hit on 22-of-35 passes for 309 yards and four scores and also notched a TD run. Additionally, DeRon Hunter caught eight passes for 120 yards and two scores, while Lucas Simmons had seven receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. Isaac Walker accounted for the lone TD for the Blue Devils (1-6, 1-3) in the fourth quarter.

Penn-Trafford 52 Gateway 20 WATCH

Ben Grabowski and Cody Yacamelli were stellar in helping Penn-Trafford stay unblemished with a 52-20 home triumph against Gateway in a Class 5A Big East Conference battle. Grabowski compiled 193 yards rushing and three scores, while also throwing for a TD for the Warriors (8-0, 4-0). Yacamelli, meanwhile, amassed 156 yards and two scores on the ground for PT. Trent Brown added a fumble recovery score. In the defeat for the Gators (4-4, 2-2), QB Mayson Mitchell went 14-of-22 passing for 178 yards and two scores, and he also registered a rushing touchdown.

Mount Pleasant Area 39 Greensburg Salem 34 WATCH

Mount Pleasant Area, boosted by a late interception, outlasted Greensburg Salem 39-34 in a Class 3A Interstate Conference thriller. Anthony Pologruto picked off Brody Chismar in the final minutes to preserve the lead for the Vikings (4-4, 2-2). Aiden Roadman posted TD runs of 8, 28, and 47 yards, while Kaden Hudec also scored twice for the host Vikes. In the setback for the Golden Lions (0-8, 0-5), Chismar threw for five scores - three to Jackson Stevey and two to Braydon Miller.

Canon-McMillan 34 Norwin 23

With several key players out, Norwin stumbled at Canon-McMillan 34-23 in a Class 6A clash. Bryce Collins propelled the Big Macs (4-4, 3-1) with 24 carries for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while Roman Cimarolli scored on a 95-yard kick return. With Giovanni Rothrauff and Potter Brozeski sidelined, Johnny Gergely led the Knights (4-4, 1-3) with 21 carries for 172 yards and a score. Parker Rigo and Steven Kaefer also found paydirt for Norwin.

Woodland Hills 49 Franklin Regional 7

Franklin Regional could not slow down Woodland Hills, as the Wolverines smashed the Panthers 49-7 in a Class 5A Big East Conference battle. Jaron McKinney threw for a pair of touchdowns and scored twice more on the ground for the Wolverines (5-3, 4-0). Dominick Devola scored the lone TD on a 1-yard run for the host Panthers (1-7, 1-4).

Shaler Area 20 Kiski Area 13

Kiski Area came up short in a 20-13 home loss against Shaler Area. Teegan Shirley produced two rushing scores and also caught nine passes for 101 yards for the Cavaliers (2-6, 1-2). Avery Kinter tallied a pair of TDs for the Titans (3-5, 2-0).

Belle Vernon Area 47 Southmoreland 20

Chace Petrosky had a game for the ages in leading Belle Vernon Area to a 47-20 win at home against Southmoreland in the Class 3A Interstate Conference. Petrosky scored five times – two via run, two by reception, and an 84-yard punt return – for the Leopards (7-1, 4-0). In the process, he racked up 132 yards rushing on eight carries. Dylan Brown was a bright spot for the Scotties (2-6, 1-3), as he posted 15 carries for 196 yards and a touchdown in place of injured QB Dawson Wolfe.

Waynesburg Central 44 Derry Area 15

Derry Area could not slow Waynesburg Central’s Teagan Crouse in a 44-15 outcome in the Class 3A Interstate Conference. Crouse rushed for three scores and also passed for 208 yards and another score for the Raiders (7-1, 4-1). In the defeat, the Trojans (2-6, 0-4) received touchdowns from Max Doherty and Anthony Quidetto.

Highlands 34 Burrell 6

Burrell could not contain prolific running back Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg, as the Buccaneers lost 34-6 against Highlands in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference. Owen-Cratsenberg rushed for 315 yards and four scores for the Golden Rams (7-1, 4-0). In the loss for the Buccaneers (5-3, 2-2), Antonio Perkins rushed for 106 yards and also threw a 25-yard TD pass to Trey Coury.

Knoch 26 Valley 0

Valley was stifled in a 26-0 loss at Knoch in a Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference showdown. Roman D’Argan accumulated 71 yards on 10 carries for the Vikings (2-6, 0-5). Max Wiley factored into four touchdowns for the Knights (4-4, 1-4), rushing for a pair and passing for two more to Evan Fink and Kaeden Myers.

Ligonier Valley 28 South Allegheny 12

Ligonier Valley stayed perfect on the season, knocking off South Allegheny 28-12 in a Class 2A Allegheny Conference battle. The homestanding Rams (8-0, 4-0) were led by QB Levi Foust, who threw for 94 yards and two scores, while also rushing for 140 yards and another touchdown. Blake Hitt added 96 yards on the ground and he scored twice for LV. Malacki Myers threw for 170 yards and rushed for 83 in the defeat for the Gladiators (4-4, 3-1).

Greensburg Central Catholic 28 Riverview 8

A strong defensive effort carried Greensburg Central Catholic to a 28-8 win at Riverview in the Class 1A Eastern Conference. Carson Kramer threw a 5-yard touchdown to Tommy Dlugos and also had a 4-yard TD run for the Centurions (6-2, 3-1). Blase Bugosh notched a 44-yard touchdown run for GCC, while the defense forced two fumbles. Kaden Levy led the Raiders (1-7, 1-4) with a dozen carries for 63 yards. The game marked the first under permanent lights at Riverside Park.

Washington 49 Monessen 8

Monessen was overmatched in a 49-8 loss against Washington in a Class 1A Black Hills Conference clash. The only score for the Greyhounds (5-3, 1-3) came on a 64-yard pass from Kaier Payne to Ke’zjere Butler. Jamarie Walker and Ameer Nelson each topped 100 yards rushing and scored a pair of touchdowns a piece for the Little Prexies (7-1, 4-0).