Union stages a comeback in fourth quarter, 30-21

In a first-round contest expected to generate the most competitive matchup, No. 9 seed Union (8-3) rallied to win at No. 8 Fort Cherry (7-3) in the WPIAL 1A playoffs Friday night, 30-21.

The Scotties were led by Trevon Charles who scored on a 30-yard pass reception from Evan Pinkerton. Charles also broke free to dash for a 16-yard run scoring run.

The host Rangers led, 2120, going into the fourth quarter before Union netted 10 points in the final period. ground. Zach Trusky scored the only Crusaders touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter. Trusky gained 123 yards rushing to finish with 1,023 for the season. 18: The reigning champion Bears (8-2) rolled past visiting Summit Academy (4-6). Aaron Thompson rushed for 102 yards on 12 carries for Clairton. Tre’sean Howard scored four touchdowns for the Bears. Brendan Parsons completed 11 of 19 pass attempts for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Summit Academy’s Delang Brown passed for 185 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. (7-4) came up short at No. 6 seed Rochester (8-2). Caleb Collins rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns. Mahlik Strozier rushed for a touchdown and passed for another score. Rochester held a 23-9 edge in first downs.

Our Lady Sacred 52, Springdale 26: on a 46-yard reception and an 8-yard run. Andrew Schnarre and Ricco Tate each caught two touchdown passes. The Chargers led 22-6 at the half and then pulled away to win.

Carmichaels 28, Western Beaver 8: The host Mikes (82) advanced by winning their fourth game in a row at the expense of the Golden Beavers (6-5). Nicholas Mundell scored on runs of 61 and 56 yards for Carmichaels. Charles Lowry and Nathan Lavery scored the other touchdowns in the win for the Mikes.