Serra falls in playoff shootout
By Dean Dellamalva Jr.
MVI Sports
Friday’s WPIAL Class 2A semifinal game between Sto-Rox and Serra Catholic lived up to its billing as a shootout, but the third-seeded Vikings cashed in on more opportunities in a 49-38 victory.
“This was like one of those Big 12 games where you’re in a shootout and you’re pulling your hair out because of your defense,” Sto-Rox head coach LaRoi Johnson said. “Ultimately, we were able to make a stop that helped us seal the game. It gave us a big boost getting that stop.”
The key plays of the game were made by the Sto-Rox (8-1) defense.
After a Serra touchdown in the third quarter, a line drive kickoff bounced off a Vikings player right to the Eagles, who pounced on the loose ball.
Sto-Rox held Serra at bay and forced a punt, and on Serra Catholic’s next possession, Jaymont Green-Miller picked off a Max Rocco pass and went 46 yards for a touchdown.
Early in the fourth quarter, the Vikings regained the lead at 34-32 after quarterback Austin Jones found Josh Jenkins for a 13-yard touchdown.
“We needed to cash in on every possession tonight and we left a lot out there on the field,” Eagles head coach Jose Regus said. “(Sto-Rox) is a good team, there were a lot of athletes on the field tonight.”
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