PIAA Class AAA Quarterfinal Preview: Hickory vs. Penn Cambria
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Shane Lux | November 21, 2024
Hickory Hornets vs. Penn Cambria Panthers
Friday November 22nd, 7 PM @ Armstrong High School
About the Hickory Hornets
Record: 10-1
Head Coach: Bill Dungee
Conference: District 10 Region 4
Players to Watch:
Quarterback: Zander Telesz. 1,558 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 600 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns.
Runningback: Kelvin Morrison. 1346 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, 8 receptions 244 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Wide Receiver: Jadon Phillips. 45 receptions, 758 yards, 12 touchdowns.
Summary:
Hickory is looking to return to the Western Finals for a second straight season. The Hornets lost 42-16 to WPIAL Champion Belle Vernon last season. Hickory won the 1989 state championship, 30-22 over Montoursville. They defeated District 6 Champion Central a season ago, 26-13.
About the Penn Cambria Panthers
Record: 13-0
Head Coach: Nick Felus
Conference: Laurel Highlands
Players to Watch:
Quarterback: Brady Jones. 1,554 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, 617 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns.
Running Back: Thomas Plunkett. 1,031 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, 7 receptions, 41 yards.
Wide Receiver: Gavin Harrold. 64 receptions, 920 yards, 10 touchdowns. 677 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns.
Summary:
Penn Cambria is currently making its inaugural visit to the state playoffs. Last week, the Panthers dismantled District 5/9 Champion Somerset 40-0. A season ago, Penn Cambria fell 35-28 to Central in the District 6 final. This year, the Panthers cruised past the Scarlet Dragons 33-0 and Tyrone (39-14) to win the District title. They’ve currently won a school-record 13 games.
The winner will play the WPIAL champion. Central Valley for Avonworth
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