South Fayette moves on the next round in victory against Kiski Area
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Richie Dininni | November 7, 2026
The first round of the 4A playoffs started last night for the South Fayette Lions and Kiski Area Cavaliers.
After a fumble on the first drive by the Lions, the team blocked a punt to get the ball at midfield. South Fayette made a statement on their second drive with a 27-yard touchdown run by the quarterback, Braeden Plasko to take a 7-0 lead.
Lions make their mark early with a long touchdown run by @braeden_plasko
Kiski Area-0
South Fayette- 7
9:04 left in Q1@PaFootballNews @PFNBackyard @SFLionsFB @kiskiareafootball https://t.co/44fEG4WGjM
— Richie Dininni (@dininni_Richie) November 7, 2026
South Fayette continued to show their high-powered offense on the next drive with a deep ball to Jacob Bostian, putting the Lions inside the 5, followed by Jackson Stilley taking the snap to power his way for the second score of the night, 14-0.
Aayden Wright continued to help the Lions put points on the board with a 49-yard rushing touchdown to put the Lions up three scores, and finishing up the quarter, 21-0.
Three straight drives three touchdowns for the Lions. @AaydenWright6 with a 49 touchdown run to keep the Lions rolling
Kiski Area-0
South Fayette- 21
2:04 left in Q1@PaFootballNews @PFNBackyard @SFLionsFB @kiskiareafootball https://t.co/m1THGMxxbI
— Richie Dininni (@dininni_Richie) November 7, 2026
Braeden Plasko opened the second quarter with a rushing touchdown to put the Lions up 28-0.
South Fayette’s second-quarter scoring came after a three-and-out by Kiski Area. The Lions scored their fifth touchdown of the night midway through the second quarter to go up 35-0.
The second half was filled with clock management, with the first points for Kiski Area coming from a scoop-and-score by Cody Carison to cut the lead down to 28.
The Lions immediately responded with an 82-yard kick return to keep the Cavaliers away and seal the victory for the Lions.
South Fayette responds right back with an 82 yard kick return by @AaydenWright6
Kiski Area-7
South Fayette- 42
4:24 left in Q3@PaFootballNews @PFNBackyard @SFLionsFB https://t.co/sbyNFHH18a
— Richie Dininni (@dininni_Richie) November 7, 2026
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