PITTSBURGH — Penn-Trafford is taking home its first ever WPIAL Football Championship after defeating Moon in dramatic fashion on Saturday night at Heinz Field.
After falling behind 3-0, Moon scored back to back touchdowns by Ben Bladel. One on a long catch and run, and the other on a direct snap short touchdown run.
Penn-Trafford responded quickly, with Cade Yacamelli taking a direct snap and running 50 yards to cut Moon’s lead to 14-10.
Moon would take the lead before halftime on another short run by Ben Bladel.
The Warriors hit on another big play shortly after that, with Carter Green hitting Yacamelli wide open for a 92 yard touchdown.
In the second half, Penn-Trafford took the lead on a 4th and one play. Carter Green ended up running for a 29 yard score to put the Warriors back on top 24-21.
Penn-Trafford thought it had another touchdown on a Yacamelli 80 yard run, but it was called back for holding.
Moon had one more chance, but a last second field goal went wide right, and Penn-Trafford celebrated its first WPIAL Title, 24-21.
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