Shane Lux | September 21, 2026
McDowell 63, Erie 6
McDowell built a 49-0 halftime lead and cruised to their third consecutive victory.
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Hickory 48, Titusville 7
A dominant performance on both sides of the ball propelled the Hornets to their third consecutive victory over Titusville. Quarterback Christian Dungee ignited the offense early, breaking loose for a 48-yard rushing touchdown. On the following possession, Dungee recovered a high snap and delivered a screen pass to Kent State commit Jadon Phillips, who turned the play into a 22-yard touchdown reception. The Hornets extended their lead before the end of the first quarter when Dungee connected with Jimarion Husband on an 11-yard slant route over the middle. Phillips showcased his speed on back-to-back screen passes from Dungee, scoring on receptions of 57 and 58 yards to push the halftime advantage to 35-0. Dylan Gardner, stepping in for the injured Kelvin Morrison, scored on a 13-yard run in the third quarter. In the final period, the Hornets utilized their reserves, and backup running back Ty Turosky capped the team’s scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run. The Rockets avoided a shutout in the final seconds of the game when quarterback Hunter Martin scored on a 1-yard run. Dungee led the Hornets’ statistical attack, completing 15 of 25 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns, while also recording an interception on the defensive side of the ball. Phillips finished the day as the top receiver, catching six passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns.
Sharpsville 49, Reynolds 10
Brady Gerlach completed 15 of 24 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns to lead Sharpsville. The schools tied 7-7 after a quarter on Geno Currie’s 14-yard touchdown reception and Kellen Weaver’s 10-yard run for Reynolds. The Blue Devils outscored the Raiders 42-3 over the final three quarters, capping the night with a 21-point explosion in the fourth quarter. Lincoln Breit caught 9 passes for 214 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown strike in the second quarter. Caleb Koncar also caught a 21-yard touchdown from Gerlach to help secure a 21-10 halftime lead. On the ground, Currie ran for 135 yards on 19 carries, scoring three rushing touchdowns in the second half on runs of 2, 8, and 44 yards. Tre’Marr Ham McCullough added a 5-yard rushing touchdown to close out the fourth-quarter surge. The Sharpsville defense limited Reynolds to just five first downs and 140 total yards of offense while forcing an interception. Weaver led the Reynolds effort with 53 rushing yards and their lone touchdown, while Tanner Irvine chipped in a 39-yard field goal in the second quarter.
Farrell 25, Wilmington 14
Aaron Pegues passed for 189 yards and three touchdowns as Farrell improved to 4-0 on the season.
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Cambridge Springs 25, Maplewood 16
In a matchup between two 3-0 teams, Cambridge Springs downed Maplewood, 25-16. The Blue Devils pounded out 358 rushing yards, spearheaded by two 100-yard rushers, Jon Daley and Kaydin McFarren. Daley ran for a game-high 146 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns, while McFarren added 108 yards on nine attempts. The Blue Devils also got a 24-yard field goal from Everett Moraski. The Tigers got 129 rushing yards and a touchdown from Kyle Jordan. Maplewood also scored on a touchdown pass from Ty Neely to Nathan Leonhart.
Mercyhurst Prep 64, Cochranton 0
Vinnie Feliciano ran for 211 yards and four touchdowns as Mercyhurst Prep cruised to their third straight win. Noah Carroll threw for 35 yards on three completions, while Brayden Williams had 22 carries for 54 yards for the Cardinals.
Saegertown 28, Union City 0
Riley Wilkinson ran for 170 yards on 22 carries as the Panthers scored their first win of 2026. Cru Scott added 73 yards on eight carries, scoring twice, while Matthew Shartle chipped in with 44 rushing yards and a touchdown for Saegertown.
Seneca 42, Eisenhower 41 – OT
Dalton Boyd converted a thrilling walk-off two-point conversion in overtime to lift the Seneca Bobcats to a dramatic 42-41 victory over the Eisenhower Knights in a Region 3 showdown at the Pasture of Pain. After battling to a 34-34 tie at the end of regulation, Eisenhower struck first in the extra period. Faced with a crucial fourth-and-goal, Knights quarterback Joe Gigliotti tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Oliver Boozer, putting Eisenhower ahead 41-34. Seneca answered immediately on its possession, with Zach Moats breaking loose for a 10-yard touchdown run. Instead of opting for a game-tying extra point, the Bobcats elected to go for the win, and Boyd punched it into the end zone to secure the victory. The overtime heroics capped a spectacular aerial display by Boyd, who threw four touchdown passes during regulation. The senior signal-caller leaned heavily on his standout tight end, Donovan Huzinec, connecting with him for three touchdowns, before hitting James Burlingham for a clutch fourth-quarter score that forced overtime. Moats anchored the ground game for the Bobcats, finishing the night with two rushing touchdowns. Eisenhower was kept in the game by a brilliant individual performance from Gigliotti, who had a hand in five touchdowns. The Knights standout scored twice on the ground, threw for a touchdown, and electrified the home crowd with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Girard 32, Northwestern 27
Ryan St. Julien scored a dramatic touchdown with just two seconds remaining on the clock to cap a furious second-half comeback and lift the Girard Yellowjackets to a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats in a West County showdown at Girard High School. The Wildcats appeared to be in complete control earlier in the game, racing out to a commanding 21-3 lead in the third quarter. The early dominance was fueled entirely on the ground by standout running back Joe Holdsworth, who gashed the Girard defense for three rushing touchdowns. Faced with a 17-point deficit, Girard ignited a spectacular rally before the third frame expired. St. Julien connected with River Rogers on a 45-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 21-10. The dynamic duo struck again early in the fourth quarter when St. Julien found Rogers for a 26-yard score, followed by a successful two-point conversion run by St. Julien that narrowed the gap to a tense 21-18. Following a defensive stop and a Wildcats punt, Girard’s ground game took over. Nathan Dovichow ignited the possession with a 25-yard burst, setting up a 20-yard touchdown scamper by St. Julien to give the Yellowjackets their first lead of the night at 25-21. Northwestern countered immediately. Holdsworth delivered his fourth touchdown of the game, hauling in a 60-yard pass from Ryland Copeland to put the Wildcats back on top 27-25 with 6:51 left on the clock. Girard then mounted a clinical final drive, systematically bleeding the clock down to the final ticks before St. Julien punched in the game-winner to secure the victory. St. Julien finished a stellar dual-threat performance with 155 passing yards and 77 rushing yards, while Rogers anchored the receiving corps with three catches for 75 yards. For Northwestern, Copeland threw for 180 yards, and the relentless Holdsworth compiled 71 yards on the ground alongside three receptions for 80 yards.
Corry 49, North East 14
After conceding an early score, Corry outscored North East 49-7 over the final three quarters. The Grape Pickers struck first when Colton Owens found the end zone on a touchdown run to give North East the early advantage. However, Corry quickly responded on Jack Vanchieri’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Conner Sterling. Corry blew the game open in the second quarter, exploding for 28 unanswered points. The aerial connection between Vanchieri and Sterling struck again for a spectacular 70-yard touchdown bomb. At the same time, Vanchieri and Deion Canady each punched in scores on the ground to give the Beavers a commanding lead by halftime. The ground game kept rolling after the break as Lamech Albers took over, grinding out 81 rushing yards and hitting paydirt twice in the second half to put the game completely out of reach. Vanchieri finished the night with 205 passing yards, while his top target, Sterling, eclipsed the century mark with 111 receiving yards.
Harbor Creek 40, Fairview 14
Gavin Zillman rushed for 265 yards on 34 carries and put on a fourth-quarter masterclass, scoring three of his five touchdowns in the game’s final 12 minutes to fuel a late surge and keep Harbor Creek undefeated with a 40-14 victory over Fairview. The Huskies jumped out to a commanding 17-0 lead in the opening frame, powered by two first-quarter touchdown runs from Zillman and a field goal from Joe Wagner. Wagner added a second field goal in the second quarter to sustain the Harbor Creek attack. However, the Tigers clawed their way back, narrowing the deficit to a tense 20-14 gap heading into the fourth quarter. That was when Zillman took over. The elite back tore through the Fairview defense in the final period, crossing the goal line three times to break the game open. His final score came with just 3:57 left on the clock. Fairview got 102 rushing yards and a touchdown from Joey O’Reilly, while Noah Bajek added a 31-yard scoring run for the Tigers.
Sharon 46, Conneaut 14
Senior standout Gha’Fir Lampkins put on an offensive clinic to lead the Sharon Tigers to their second consecutive victory over Conneaut. Lampkins absolutely took over the game, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. He opened up the field with a 60-yard touchdown run. His arm accounted for two massive scores, connecting with Cyleim Smith on a 67-yard touchdown pass before finding Cash Hosey for a 68-yard score. Marius Best delivered another stellar performance for Sharon (2-2). Best found the end zone twice on the ground.
Grove City 42, Fort LeBoeuf 40
In a wild Region 4 high school football showdown on Friday night, Grove City narrowly escaped with a 42-40 victory after Fort LeBoeuf’s potential game-winning 35-yard field goal fell short as time expired. The contest developed into an explosive offensive showcase dominated by Grove City’s Gavin Purdy and Fort LeBoeuf’s Dom Walters. Purdy powered the Eagles’ offense with five rushing touchdowns, while Walters put on a spectacular display for the Bison, breaking free for four long scoring runs. Grove City, now 3-1, appeared to be in control at the start of the third quarter with a 35-21 lead. However, Walters quickly turned the momentum. The Bison signal-caller single-handedly erased the deficit with consecutive touchdown runs of 63 and 74 yards to open the second half. A failed two-point conversion on the second score left Fort LeBoeuf trailing by a single point at 35-34. Purdy answered the challenge late in the third quarter, breaking loose for a 39-yard touchdown run—his fifth of the night—to give Grove City some breathing room at 42-34. Fort LeBoeuf (2-2) refused to go away. Walters found the end zone for the fourth time on a 16-yard run with just over seven minutes remaining in regulation. Looking to tie the game, the Bison attempted a crucial two-point conversion, but the Grove City defense stood tall, preserving the slim 42-40 advantage. In the final moments, the Bison successfully drove down to the Grove City 18-yard line to set up the dramatic final field goal attempt, which ultimately sailed wide. The high-scoring affair was evident from the opening kickoff. Aiden Struchen gave Fort LeBoeuf an early lead with a 4-yard touchdown run, but Purdy immediately countered with a 7-yard scoring burst. The Bison quickly reclaimed the lead when Giovanni Bartone returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, making it 14-7. That would be Fort LeBoeuf’s final lead of the night. Purdy dominated the remainder of the opening frame, scoring on runs of two and 17 yards to put Grove City ahead 21-14 after the first quarter. Walters opened the second quarter by ripping off a 56-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 21-21, but the Eagles seized full control before the intermission. Purdy broke free for a 69-yard touchdown run with 8:34 left in the half, and teammate Heath Hohman later connected with Levi Toth on a 45-yard touchdown pass to establish a 35-21 halftime lead, setting the stage for the dramatic second-half finish.
Cathedral Prep 79, Franklin 6
Broegan McCarthy threw five touchdown passes to five different targets to lead the Cathedral Prep Ramblers to a 79-6 victory over Franklin. McCarthy was highly efficient under center, completing 11 of 17 passes for 191 yards. He distributed the ball evenly across the Ramblers’ potent receiving corps, finding Tucker Palotas, Robert Brown, DaZaire Carson, Eli Elwell, and Cameron Sansom all for scores. Cathedral Prep’s aerial assault did not stop there, as backup signal-caller Dennis Braendel also threw a touchdown pass to Jaheim Jones, while Marco Pfister added a rushing touchdown. Franklin managed to break through the stout Rambler defense in the third quarter when Harrison Doty punched in a 2-yard touchdown run. Doty carried the workload for Franklin’s offense, finishing the game with 10-of-18 passing completions for 106 yards.
General McLane 23, Oil City 0
Josh Caro completed 11 of 18 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns as General McLane ran their record to 4-0. Caro threw touchdown passes to Luke Murosky and Gabe Montroy; both receivers caught three passes for 57 yards. Caro added 30 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Meadville 14, Warren 7
Meadville relied on a relentless defense and early explosive plays to escape with a hard-fought victory over the Warren Dragons, sealing the win with a dramatic late-game interception. With just over four minutes remaining, the Bulldogs appeared poised to put the game away at the Warren 20-yard line. However, a fumbled exchange on first down put the ball on the turf, and Warren’s Garrett Winship pounced on it to give the Dragons one final opportunity to tie or take the lead. The ensuing drive seemed alive when Meadville converted a daunting third-and-22 earlier in the sequence, courtesy of a 44-yard strike from Harrison Richards to Leo Collins down the left sideline. But Warren’s final hope evaporated on a crucial third-and-eight from the Meadville 44-yard line. Warren quarterback Parker Kiser dropped back and targeted Grant May on a comeback route. Meadville’s Dane Moody managed to tip the ball at the line of scrimmage, allowing teammate Shaffer to settle underneath the fluttering pass for the game-clinching interception. The takeaway capped a stellar second-half defensive performance for Meadville. Warren had three golden opportunities to pull even after halftime, starting its first three third-quarter possessions inside Bulldog territory. Each time, Meadville’s defense stood tall, delivering three consecutive fourth-down stops to preserve the narrow lead. Early on, it looked as though the blowout Meadville sought was well underway. On just the third play from scrimmage, Collins exploded downfield for a 73-yard touchdown run to put the Bulldogs ahead 7-0. Following a quick Warren three-and-out, Collins found paydirt again, capping a methodical five-minute drive with an 8-yard touchdown run. Warren finally found an offensive spark on its next possession. Kiser connected with Chris Orth for a 16-yard gain, a play that softened the Bulldogs’ defense and opened up running lanes for both Kiser and Aiden Eger. Kiser finished the drive himself, scrambling 8 yards into the end zone to get the Dragons on the board.
Statistically, Collins carried the Bulldogs, racking up 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries, while adding one catch for 44 yards. Richards was highly efficient under center, completing 5-of-6 passes for 94 yards. Jamel Mitchell contributed 39 rushing yards and 36 receiving yards, while Ben Howe added 31 yards on the ground. Asher Johnson also chipped in with two receptions for 14 yards. For Warren, Kiser led the effort both through the air and on the ground, completing 5-of-9 passes for 50 yards with one interception, while rushing 10 times for a team-high 55 yards and a touchdown. Eger fought for 47 yards on 20 carries, and Orth paced the receiving corps with three catches for 46 yards.
Greenville 41, Lakeview 0
Greenville posted a 41-0 victory over Lakeview, maintaining its perfect 4-0 record. Cael Thurber threw a pair of first-half touchdowns to Justin Schell and added two touchdown runs to lead the Trojans. Thurber lit up the scoreboard first, connecting with Schell on a 14-yard touchdown strike. Minutes later, the dynamic quarterback called his own number, scoring on a 30-yard touchdown run. Thurber then replicated his earlier ground success, mirroring it with a second 30-yard scoring run to widen the gap to 21-0. The Trojans struck again whenThurber launched a deep ball to a streaking Schell, who took it 62 yards to the house, sending Greenville into the locker room with a 28-0 lead. Less than a minute into the third quarter, Landon Porter found a seam and burst downfield for a 33-yard touchdown scamper. The 35-0 lead triggered the mercy clock for the remainder of the contest. Swayze Walker punctuated the scoring in the fourth quarter, scoring on a 23-yard touchdown run.
Slippery Rock 52, Iroquois 21
Slippery Rock scored seven consecutive touchdowns and won their third straight game.
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