North Allegheny 22 Norwin 21 WATCH

Norwin held a fourth-quarter lead, but could not seal the outcome in a 22-21 loss against North Allegheny in a Class 6A battle to determine the final playoff berth. Thus, the host Knights (5-5, 2-4) failed to qualify for the postseason, while the Tigers secured a spot, earning the third seed. Brady Brinkley threw a TD pass to Gavin Ust with 1:15 left, and he connected with Max DeHainaut on the subsequent two-point conversion to put NA (5-5, 4-2) in front. Max Ritz registered 136 yards rushing and all three scores for the Knights (5-5, 2-4), including a 58-yard jaunt to put them ahead 21-14. Brinkley led the Tigers, hitting 19-of-32 throws for 216 yards and a trio of scores.

Penn-Trafford 52 Greater Latrobe 28 WATCH

Penn-Trafford exploded for 38 points in the second quarter, squashing Greater Latrobe 52-28 to claim the Class 5A Big East Conference title. The Warriors (10-0, 6-0) scored three times in 40 seconds in the decisive quarter, keyed by a fumble recovery score by Ben Grabowski and an interception return score by Trent Brown. Grabowski finished 7-of-9 through the air for 143 yards and three passing scores, as well as two other TDs, while Nick Ponko amassed four grabs for 98 yards and three scores. AJ Yeboah led the Wildcats (6-4, 4-2) with 151 yards rushing and a score. GL claimed a playoff berth, finishing third in the conference.

Belle Vernon Area 29 Elizabeth Forward 28 WATCH

An improbable fourth-quarter comeback carried Belle Vernon Area to a 29-28 win at Elizabeth Forward to capture the Class 3A Interstate Conference crown. Jace Gedekoh scored a touchdown in the final minute, and his two-point conversion run put BVA (9-1, 6-0) in the lead, and a long field goal attempt by EF on the subsequent drive came up short. Gedekoh amassed 212 yards passing and a score, while he rushed 15 times for 79 yards and another TD on the ground. Chase Petrosky compiled 18 carries for 81 yards and two TDs for the Leopards. Rocco Thompson produced 16 carries for 163 yards and a score, while Kaden Allen rushed 14 times for 106 yards for EF.

Derry Area 48 Greensburg Salem 21 WATCH

Max Doherty produced another prolific effort in catapulting Derry Area to a 48-21 victory against Greensburg Salem in the Class 3A Interstate Conference. Doherty posted 197 yards rushing and four scores for the Trojans (4-6, 2-4), in the process becoming the career rushing yards leader for Derry Area. In the defeat, Brody Chismar amassed 285 yards and three scores through the air for the Golden Lions (0-10, 0-6), including a pair to Braydon Miller. The Trojans finished in fifth, maintaining an outside chance at a wild card berth in Class 3A.

Kiski Area 28 Indiana Area 12

Landyn Artman had a dual-threat performance in leading Kiski Area to a 28-12 road win against Indiana Area in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference. The Cavaliers (3-7, 2-2) QB threw for 117 yards and a score, and he rushed for 111 yards and another TD. As the third-place finisher from the conference, the Cavaliers remain in contention for a wild card spot in 4A.

Mount Pleasant Area 33 Southmoreland 17

Mount Pleasant Area overcame a double-digit deficit, ousting Southmoreland 33-17 in the Class 3A Interstate Conference. Trailing 17-6, the Vikings scored the final 27 points, with Cole Hart and Brady Brooks leading the charge, as the duo connected on a pair of TD passes, while Brooks added a rushing score for Mount Pleasant (5-5, 3-3). Nick Morrell added a pair of rushing scores for the Vikes. In the defeat for the Scotties (2-8, 1-5), Dawson Wolfe rushed for a TD, and he hit Brock Geho on another scoring connection. As a result, the Vikings are in the thick of the wild card discussion in Class 3A.

Freeport Area 34 Burrell 12

Although Antonio Perkins had a big performance, Burrell suffered a 34-12 loss at Freeport Area in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference. Perkins amassed 31 carries for 235 yards and two scores, while Trey Coury added 19 rushes for 79 yards for the Buccaneers (6-4, 3-3). Luke Selinger was a dynamo for the Yellowjackets (9-1, 5-1), as he notched a pair of touchdown receptions, while Bryce Paga added 96 yards receiving. With a fourth-place finish in the conference, Burrell is in the hunt for a Class 3A wild card selection.

West Mifflin Area 53 Yough 0

Yough had no solution for Armand Hill, who helped West Mifflin Area to a dominant 53-0 win in the Class 3A Three Rivers Conference. Hill notched a pair of rushing scores, and added a fumble recovery touchdown for the Titans (6-4, 3-2). The Cougars (0-10, 0-5) trailed 41-0 at the half.

Apollo-Ridge 43 Ligonier Valley 35

Ligonier Valley came up just short in its pursuit of a conference title, as the Rams fell at Apollo-Ridge 43-35 in a Class 2A Allegheny Conference showdown. As a result, the Vikings (9-1, 6-0) won the conference title, while the Rams (8-2, 4-2) still secured a playoff berth. Levi Foust posted 19 carries for 126 yards and two TDs for LV, while Blake Hitt had 11 rushes for 126 yards and two scores. Chris Dailey led AR (9-1, 6-0), as he hit on 13-of-17 throws for 210 yards and two TDs, while he rushed 13 times for 78 yards and two more scores on the ground. Gage Wingard hauled in seven passes for 97 yards for the Vikings.

Clairton 42 Jeannette 0

Jeannette’s offense was stifled, while the defense could not contain Quintin Napper in a 42-0 whitewash loss at Clairton in a Class 1A Eastern Conference battle. Thus, Clairton (8-2, 6-0) claimed the conference crown, while the Jayhawks (7-3, 5-1) placed second. Napper rushed for 209 yards and four scores for the Bears.

Greensburg Central Catholic 14 Serra Catholic 13

Greensburg Central Catholic edged homestanding Serra Catholic 14-13 to clinch a playoff spot from the Class 1A Eastern Conference. The Centurions (7-3, 4-2) blocked the potential tying PAT in the fourth to preserve the win. Carson Kramer hit Blase Bugosh on an 88-yard touchdown pass, while Tommy Dlugos notched a 46-yard TD run. Kramer finished 7-of-13 for 195 yards and a score for GCC. Cordarrell Rogers produced an 88-yard kickoff return score for the Eagles (4-6, 3-3).

Monessen 32 Sto-Rox 14

Monessen bested host Sto-Rox 32-14 in the Class 1A Black Hills Conference, as the Greyhounds (7-3, 3-3) remained in the bidding for a wild card berth.

Hampton 17 Franklin Regional 10

Franklin Regional came up short in a 17-10 loss at Hampton in a nonconference contest. Tommy Verruggio accounted for the lone TD for the Panthers (1-9), as he scooped up a fumble for a touchdown, while Luca Aguilera had a 33-yard field goal. Lewis Bacasa posted two interceptions for the Talbots (5-5), including a return score spanning 28 yards in the fourth quarter.

Waynesburg Central 55 Valley 8

Valley could not solve Teagan Crouse, who led Waynesburg Central to a 55-8 win in a nonconference tilt. Crouse threw for four TDs and rushed for three more for the Raiders (8-2). Owen Rankin had a touchdown reception for the Vikings (2-8).