The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA

Meyersdale topples Tussey Mt.
Meyersdale rolled into the quarterfinal round of the District 5, Class A playoffs on Saturday with a
63-29 win over Tussey Mountain.
United earns playoff victory over Bishop Guilfoyle
United built a first-half lead on a foundation of turnovers, then held off a frantic Bishop Guilfoyle finish for a 22-12 victory in a District 6 Class A first-round playoff game on Friday night.
Forest Hills coach notches 300th victory
At first glance, Forest Hills’ 43-6 victory at Somerset on Friday appeared to be like so many other Rangers’ wins.
Forest Hills broke off long runs for touchdowns. The Rangers hit a few big passes for more points. The defense nearly had a shutout.
The formula might have been familiar, but the result was a milestone, as Don Bailey earned his 300th win in his 36th season as head coach of the Rangers.
Berlin edges Everett in playoff game
They call football a game of inches and that’s how close Berlin Brothersvalley came to losing to Everett on Friday night.
The Mountaineers (5-5) made a defensive stand at the 12 with time winding down to defeat the Warriors 21-20 in the opening round of the District 5 Class A playoffs. Berlin plays next Saturday at 7 p.m. at Windber.
Johnstown clobbers host Central Cambria
The Johnstown Trojans are rolling into the District 6 playoffs.
Playing with a sophomore quarterback in the first half of a game with Central Cambria, the Trojans (7-3) charged out to a 28-3 lead on their way to a 41-3 victory.
Ramires tosses four touchdown passes as Richland ensures right to host in postseason
Friday was a night of milestones for Richland, as the Rams closed out one of the best regular seasons in school history with a 44-22 win over visiting Penn Cambria.
The Rams (8-2) established an all-time single-season scoring record, won eight games for the first time since 1971, and, most importantly, earned the right to host a District 6-AA playoff game for the first time next week against Huntingdon.
Ligonier Valley, Corcoran trounce North Star
Ligonier Valley completed the regular season Friday night with a dominating 54-21 win over North Star.
With the win, Ligonier (7-3) awaits its first-round opponent next Friday in the District 6 class AA state football playoffs.
Westmont closes season on high note
Ryan Burnheimer ran for two touchdowns and caught a TD pass, and senior quarterback Casey Eckenrod threw for two scores and set up a third TD with a long pass as Westmont Hilltop closed out its season with a 46-6 win at Cambria Heights Friday night.
Bedford too much for rival Chestnut Ridge
Marcus Shippey carried 17 times for a season-high 177 yards and three touchdowns as Bedford outlasted county rival Chestnut Ridge 31-20 Friday night.
The Bisons’ defense forced four turnovers, including a fumble returned for a touchdown, and yielded just one play longer than 40 yards.
Southern Huntingdon pulls away from Bishop Carroll
Bishop Carroll built a 13-point advantage in the third quarter, but Southern Huntingdon scored 24 unanswered points to defeat the Huskies 38-27 on Friday night.
“In the third quarter we went up 27-14 and had an opportunity to put the game away,” Carroll coach Craig Sponsky said. “Southern Huntingdon was able to move the football and make it a football game.”
Playoff preview: Raiders, Titans may light up scoreboard
Meyersdale coach Chris Schrock thinks tonight’s District 5 Class A playoff game with Tussey Mountain could turn into a shootout.
If not, it could very well be because of the defensive play of Ian Edwards and Justin Hoover.
The outside linebackers will have the unenviable task of containing Tussey Mountain wingback Dane Diehl. The speedy senior is averaging 10.36 yards per carry this season for the Titans (5-4).
Playoff preview: Nanty Glo aglow for home game
To say Nanty Glo has been waiting a long time for today’s game would be an understatement.
When Glendale visits for a District 6 Class A playoff game today, it will mark the first time in Blacklick Valley’s school history that the Vikings have been able to hold a playoff game at home.
And the people of Nanty Glo are ready.
Football Week 10: Lions back in District 6 playoffs
United’s regular season ended with a Heritage Conference title and a huge celebration throughout the Armagh community.
Now, the Lions are prepared for their first trip to the District 6 playoffs since 2005.
District 6 Soccer: Rams defeat Crushers in girls championship clash
The Richland Lady Rams soccer team hoisted the District Six AA Championship trophy Thursday night following a 1-0 victory over Bishop McCort at Johnstown High.
District 6 Soccer: Westmont boys capture crown
Steve Meehan has been trying all season to teach Mike Burnheimer to not try to do too much with the soccer ball.
It hasn’t sunk in yet.
District 6 Soccer: Penns Valley downs Richland boys in OT
Richland coach Dan Sichak knew exactly what it would take to score in overtime of the District 6 Class A boys soccer game on Thursday night.
District 5 Volleyball: Cougars girls claim sixth straight title
District 5 Soccer: Township boys book Fannett
Ramblers capture title with shootout victory
Kayla Thomas made it happen, and so did Katie Bango and the rest of the Windber girls soccer team.
Thomas scored the game-winning goal in a shootout as the Ramblers beat Conemaugh Township 3-2 in an epic match on Wednesday night to capture the program's first District 5 Class AA title.

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