Penn-Trafford 42 Woodland Hills 13 WATCH

The tandem of Cody Yacamelli and Ben Grabowski helped keep Penn-Trafford perfect, as the homestanding Warriors triumphed 42-13 against Woodland Hills in a marquee Class 5A Big East Conference showdown. Yacamelli posted 147 yards rushing and three scores, while Grabowksi amassed 153 yards on the ground and a pair of touchdowns, also throwing a TD pass for the Warriors (9-0, 5-0). The PT defense collected three interceptions. In the defeat, Jaron McKinney connected on 13-of-23 passes for 268 yards and two scores for the Wolverines (5-4, 4-1).

Derry Area 32 Southmoreland 19 WATCH

The duo of Max Doherty and Anthony Sacco led Derry Area to a 32-19 win at home against Southmoreland in a Class 3A Interstate Conference clash. Doherty compiled 182 yards and two scores on the ground, while Sacco tossed three TDs for the Trojans (3-6, 1-4). Defensively, DA snagged three interceptions, including a pair by Noah Stough. In his return from injury, Dawson Wolfe connected on 13-of-18 throws for 193 yards and a score for the Scotties (2-7, 1-4), and he added another TD on the ground. Brock Geho totaled eight receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown.

Hempfield Area 35 Greater Latrobe 14 WATCH

With Carden Lippmann leading the way once again, Hempfield Area ousted host Greater Latrobe 35-14 in a nonconference clash. The Spartans signal caller hit on 13-of-16 throws for 237 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and he also rushed nine times for 84 yards and another score. Lucas Simmons paced Hempfield (6-3) with six catches for 77 yards, while DeRon Hunter and Terrance Vaughns hauled in TD receptions. In the defeat for the Wildcats (6-3), Dante Durigon rushed eight times for 98 yards and a touchdown, while AJ Yeboah posted 14 carries for 60 yards.

Norwin 42 Seneca Valley 19

Norwin secured a critical win in Class 6A, knocking off host Seneca Valley 42-19. Quarterback Max Ritz led the way for the Knights (5-4, 2-3), as he ran for a pair of TDs and also threw a score to Garrett Natale. Furthermore, John Gergely registered two rushing touchdowns for Norwin. In the defeat, Nico Wheeler tossed a pair of TDs for the Raiders (2-6, 0-6).

Connellsville Area 24 Franklin Regional 21

A field goal in the final two minutes proved the difference, as Franklin Regional came up just short in a 24-21 loss at Connellsville Area in Class 5A Big East Conference play. Tucker Beaman converted a 36-yard field goal with 1:54 left in regulation to lift the Falcons (4-5, 1-4). Jet Taylor had a stellar performance for the Panthers (1-8, 1-5), as he rushed 24 times for 205 yards and scored thrice. Linkon Keller was the offensive catalyst for Connellsville, compiling 32 carries for 172 yards and a TD.

Belle Vernon Area 55 Waynesburg Central 39

Chace Petrosky continued his jaw-dropping surge, leading Belle Vernon Area to a crucial 55-39 win at Waynesburg Central in a Class 3A Interstate Conference showdown. For the second week in a row, Petrosky scored five times, rushing 27 times for 257 yards for the Leopards (8-1, 5-0). Meanwhile, BVA quarterback Jace Gedekoh rushed for 104 yards, passed for 109 yards, and factored into three TDs. In the loss for the Raiders (7-2, 4-2), QB Teagan Crouse threw for 178 yards and contributed four total touchdowns, while Ky-mani Sumpter registered 24 carries for 190 yards.

Elizabeth Forward 55 Mount Pleasant Area 0

Mount Pleasant Area was overmatched in a 55-0 home loss to Elizabeth Forward in a Class 3A Interstate Conference matchup. The Vikings (4-5, 2-3) trailed 49-0 at the half. The Warriors (8-1, 5-0) were led by QB Kaden Allen, who had two rushing scores and a passing TD, and Rocco Thompson, who added a pair of TD runs.

Burrell 53 Deer Lakes 47

A touchdown in the final minute lifted Burrell to a wild 53-47 win against Deer Lakes in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference. Burrell QB Antonio Perkins connected with Rocco Giannetti on an 11-yard TD with 17 seconds left in the game for the decisive points. Perkins was prolific on the ground, rushing 29 times for 209 yards and two scores, while Trey Coury compiled 29 carries for 194 yards and four touchdowns for the Bucs (6-3, 3-2). Roman Smith accumulated 26 carries for 235 yards and four scores for the Lancers (2-7, 1-4), while QB Dante Mangieri threw for 245 yards and three TDs.

North Catholic 42 Valley 15

Valley could not slow down North Catholic in a 42-15 loss in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference. Davall McWright provided a touchdown reception for the Vikings (2-7, 0-6), while Jusef Betts notched a rushing score. Will Waskiewicz anchored the offense for the Trojans (6-3, 5-0), as he scored via reception, rush, and punt return.

Steel Valley 33 Ligonier Valley 14

Plagued by four turnovers, Ligonier Valley suffered its first loss of the season, a 33-14 setback at Steel Valley in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference. The Rams (8-1, 4-1) committed turnovers on their first three drives, and trailed 33-0 in the second half. LV signal caller Levi Foust factored into both touchdowns, rushing for one and connecting with Gregory Sleasman for a passing score. Torian Barnett had a rushing and a receiving score for the Ironmen (5-3, 4-1).

Clairton 26 Greensburg Central Catholic 0

Greensburg Central Catholic’s offense was stifled by Clairton, as the Centurions fell 26-0 at home against the Bears. In the shutout loss for the Centurions (6-3, 3-2), Tommy Dlugos posted 18 carries for 56 yards, and also snagged an interception. Keith Craven rushed eight times for 93 yards, and added 60 yards on 7-of-12 passing and a score for the Bears (5-2, 3-0). Quintin Napper rushed 17 times for 78 yards and also provided a punt return TD.

Jeannette 42 Leechburg Area 12

Hunter Schaeffer had an explosive performance in Jeannette’s 42-12 home win against Leechburg Area in a Class 1A Eastern Conference battle. Schaeffer tossed four touchdowns, and added a 50-yard TD run for the Jayhawks (7-2, 5-0). Jayce Powell hauled in two scores, while Dhestin Sanders and Cade Ballantyne also found paydirt for Jeannette. Jaxon Vargo threw for a pair of touchdowns in the loss for the Blue Devils (0-8, 0-4).

Monessen 28 Bentworth 7

Monessen defeated Bentworth 28-7 in a Class 1A Black Hills Conference tilt. Tracen Suber contributed two touchdown runs for the Greyhounds (6-3, 2-3), while Jay’veyon Jeffries and Da’mari Miles also found paydirt. Ty Watson had the lone TD for the Bearcats (4-5, 2-3).

Blackhawk 46 Kiski Area 41

Despite a prolific passing attack, Kiski Area fell at home to Blackhawk, 46-41, in a nonconference game. Landyn Artman threw for 285 yards and three TDs for the Cavaliers (2-7), while Teegan Shirley hauled in nine receptions for 136 yards and a score, and he added another touchdown on the ground. Brayden McCarthy paced the Cougars (8-1), rushing for 148 yards and a trio of touchdowns.

Knoch 20 Greensburg Salem 6

Greensburg Salem’s usually explosive offense was limited in a 20-6 loss to Knoch in a nonconference contest. Brody Chismar hit on 20-of-39 throws for 237 yards and one interception, while he rushed for 42 yards and the lone score for the Golden Lions (0-9). Braydon Miller caught 10 passes for 107 yards for GS. Ethan Rouleau propelled the Knights (5-4), rushing 33 times for 166 yards and a TD, while QB Max Wiley threw for a touchdown and rushed for another.