McKeesport has shot at Big East title after win over Franklin Regional

By PAUL SCHOFIELD

For the MV Independent

McKeesport football coach Matt Miller will be rooting for Franklin Regional next week. 

That’s because if the Panthers upset No. 1 Penn-Trafford and McKeesport beats No. 2 Gateway, McKeesport will share the WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference title. 

If the Tigers (7-2, 4-1) play like they did Friday at Franklin Regional, they could make noise next week. 

McKeesport played a near-perfect first half, scored in its first three possessions, and cruised to a 31-14 victory. 

The running of quarterback Devari Robinson and fullback Tyron Adams-Wagner combined to rush for 394 yards. Robinson rushed for 211 yards scored three touchdowns and Adams-Wagner 183. McKeesport rushed for 442 yards. 

“We still can play better,” Robinson said. “We still had too many penalties. But our coaches gave us a great gameplan and we executed it well.” 

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