

… Elizabeth Forward also has a new coach, John DeMarco, who inherited a team with numerous stars. Now they face an explosive Elizabeth Forward squad that is averaging 36.1 points. Injuries and an inexperienced squad have hampered the Golden Lions. The first season as Greensburg Salem’s coach for Ty George hasn’t gone as planned. Last year’s meeting: Elizabeth Forward 62, Greensburg Salem 13 Last week: Southmoreland 46, Greensburg Salem 12 Elizabeth Forward 49, South Allegheny 14

Ty Keffer is among the top receivers in the WPIAL. … Da’sjon Craggette ran for 112 yards and three touchdowns, moving closer to 1,000 yards for the season, in the win over Greensburg Salem. Pleasant last week as Quinton Martin scored three times.

… The Leopards have rolled up 53 or more points in three straight games. Belle Vernon is tied for first place with Elizabeth Forward, and Southmoreland is third. With playoff spots secured, both teams are playing for positioning. Last year’s result: Belle Vernon 48, Southmoreland 0 Pleasant 7 Southmoreland 46, Greensburg Salem 12 Friday, Russ Grimm Field at Southmoreland Stadium, Alverton

Sophomore Dom Detruf threw for 220 yards and two TDs last week in his third start. … Hempfield has played close with teams early but has not been able to sustain momentum. Sean Franzi passed for 125 yards in the setback. Last week was the Mustangs’ lowest scoring output of the season. … Plum has spiraled after a 2-0 start, dropping six in a row. With the playoffs out of the question, it’s time to play for pride. Last year’s result: Plum 34, Hempfield 21 Last week: Penn-Trafford 21, Plum 6 Franklin Regional 38, Hempfield 15 Friday, Spartan Stadium, Hempfield Township Sophomore quarterback Tristyn Tavares has thrown for more than 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns.ħ p.m. … Norwin was roughed up by North Allegheny, allowing 37 points in the first quarter and 50 in the first half. Steve Jenkins also had a career game with 12 catches for 197 yards. The Gators lost last week, but quarterback Brad Birch threw for a career-high 414 yards on 27-of-40 passing. Last year’s result: Gateway 42, Norwin 10īig East champion Gateway is looking to close out conference play with a perfect record. Last week: McKeesport 38, Gateway 28 North Allegheny 53, Norwin 25 Friday, Norwin Knights Stadium, North Huntingdon
