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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Trojans easily weather Storm for wins

125 pounds

So. Parkland 32,

Upper Saucon 20

South Parkland scored 26 unanswered points in the second half after a sluggish start against Upper Saucon Storm.

In the first half, the Trojans moved the ball into the red zone three times only to score once on a seven-yard touchdown strike from Jake Yannes to Dante Strella on a 4th and 7.

Some offensive and defensive adjustments at half seem to do the trick as the Trojans scored on four consecutive drives. The defense also showed up and completely shut the Storm out in the second half.

Dominic Nelson ran for 133 yards, had two receptions for 45 yards and scored twice. Strella also lit it up for the Trojans on offense running for 129 yards and had two scores. The Trojans up their record to 3-1.

110 pounds

So. Parkland A 33,

Upper Saucon 6

After a slow start, the Trojan offense scored touchdowns on five of its final six possessions to pull away from the Storm and move to 4-0 with a 33-6 win.

Harper Puckett put the Trojans on the board in the first quarter with a 14-yard touchdown run. Vincent Gerbasio keyed the next Trojan touchdown by converting a 3rd and 36 with a 53-yard run. Three plays later, Devin Yeomans scored on a 23-yard touchdown run. George Hlavac added the point-after conversion with a three-yard reception from Gerbasio.

Nick Johnston (39 yards) and Trent Perkins (five yards) added touchdown runs for the Trojans in the third quarter. Jack Perkins added the point after conversion with a three-yard reception from Gerbasio after the Johnston touchdown.

The final Trojan touchdown came through the air when Jack Perkins hauled in a 15-yard touchdown reception from Tanner Lewis. Hlavac again added the point after conversion with a three-yard catch from Lewis.

The Trojans racked up 225 yards rushing behind outstanding blocking from its offensive line, including Jared Mickley, Evan Kopenhaver, Jered Fenstermaker, JT Siggins, Jack Perkins, John Hohenshilt, Richard Kerrick and Noah Moreef. Gerbasio and Johnston led the Trojan ground attack with 59 yards and 42 yards, respectively. Hlavac led the Trojans through the air with three catches for 31 yards.

The Trojan defense was once again outstanding, limiting the Storm to one first down and 86 total yards for the game. Leading the way for the defense was Trent Perkins (15 tackles, forced fumble), Jack Perkins (10 tackles), Mason Holaska (10 tackles), Siggins (seven tackles), and Ryan Zolotsky (five tackles). Yeomans added a fumble recovery for the Trojans.

95 Pounds

So. Parkland 24,

Upper Saucon 0

South Parkland's 95s beat a feisty Upper Saucon Storm team 24-0.

On the opening kickoff, Justin Felix returned the ball 50 yards to set up first and goal for the Trojans. Jacob Ortman then carried the ball into the end zone for the Trojans' first score.

Additional touchdowns were added during the game by Cade Clancy on a quarterback sneak, Jordan Lewis on a long run and Blake Barthol on a quarterback sweep.

Defensively, Cole Kratzer, Brett Cipolla and Jordan Lewis teamed up for a number of tackles to shut down the Storm offense. Lewis also broke up a key pass play.

Allentown A's 19,

So. Parkland B 6

Three long touchdown runs proved too much to overcome in a tough South Parkland loss to the Allentown A's.

Despite struggling defensively in the first half, the Trojans came out fighting in the second. A long drive led by running backs Lucas Farabaugh (16 carries, 59 yards) and Michael Boscia (eight carries, 33 yards) resulted in a 22-yard touchdown run by quarterback Connor George. The Trojans held on defense and began another drive that took them to the A's 19 yard line, where the Trojans fumbled. The A's scored on the next play, ending the Trojans attempt at a comeback.

South Parkland still continued to play hard with Gabriel Ramirez stripping the ball and causing a fumble that was recovered by the defense.

80 pounds

So. Parkland 6,

Beth. Steelers 0

The 80-pound Trojans took on the Bethlehem Steelers for their homecoming game.

Trojans scored in the second quarter on a 50-yard run by Jesse Ruisch. Great blocks by Jacob Eberhardt and Isaiah Green led the way on the touchdown.

In the third quarter, Matthew Ray made a game-saving tackle inside the 10-yard line, and South Parkland's defense held the Steelers to without a score to get the win.