HERSHEY, Pa. — Star quarterback Phil Jurkovec led Pine-Richland to a dominant 41-21 victory over St. Joseph's Prep in the PIAA Championship Game Saturday.
Jurkovec had five total touchdowns in the victory, including four rushing and one passing score.
4 touchdowns rushing, 1 passing for @pjurkovec as Pine-Richland wins its first State Title ever. Congratulations #WPXI #Skylights #PIAA #StateChamps
— The Final Word (@WPXIFinalWord) December 10, 2017
Pine-Richland led St. Joseph's Prep, 14-7, at halftime of the 6A state title game in Hershey, Pa., but the Rams quickly took a hold of the game in the third quarter.
Congrats @PRRamsFootball on winning the program's 1st ever State Championship! They knock off St Joseph's Prep 41-21. #Skylights #PIAA
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) December 10, 2017
At halftime, Pine Richland leads St. Joseph's Prep 14-7.
— PIAA (@PIAASports) December 10, 2017
The snow-covered field in Hershey led to several fumbles by both squads, but Pine-Richland overcame the obstacles to capture the state title.
It is the first state title in the history of Pine-Richland's football program.
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