Sunday, November 26, 2006

Wilmington Wins PIAA District 10 AA Football Championship

The Wilmington Greyhounds are the 2006-2007 PIAA District 10 Class AA Champions after defeating the Fairview Tigers at Slippery Rock University Saturday night 23-6. Wilmington rolled over the Fairview squad keeping the Tigers from scoring until the end of the game.

The undefeated Hounds continue their winning streak into overtime as Coach Terry Verelli now leads his team on the road to the state playoffs. Verelli credits his players and coaching staff for a season of success which was highlighted earlier this month with his 200th career win.

The Hounds now move on to the PIAA Class AA football quarterfinals this Friday night at 7 o'clock at Slippery Rock University's Thompson Stadium facing Bishop-McCort from Johnstown. Bishop McCort (11-1) claimed the District 6 championship on Friday night with a 37-28 victory over Tyron.

Big Reds Crowned District 10 Class A Champs

West Middlesex advances in the state football playoffs by claiming the District 10 Class A Championship last Friday. The Big Reds defeated Sharpsville 35-13 in a game also played at SRU's stadium. West Middlesex now takes on Coudersport in Class A quarterfinal action this Friday night at Clarion University's Memorial Stadium.

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