McKeesport runs past Erie in second half

McKeesport has a number of new starters this season, but the Tigers look the same as they did last season. They run the ball with success and score plenty of points.

McKeesport defeated Erie High, 45-26, Saturday in the Western Pennsylvania vs. Everyone Showcase at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek.

McKeesport led just 2420 at halftime, but scored the first three touchdowns of the second half. Rahmon Powell ran for 141 yards on 17 carries.

“I’m happy,” said McKeesport coach Matt Miller. “I thought we might struggle a little and there are still areas for improvement. But I feel pretty good for this time of year.”

McKeesport quarterback Konota Gaskins ran for one touchdown and threw for two.

Other games

South Side Beaver 28, Sto-Rox 26: Trenton Seik’s 1-yard touchdown run with three minutes left in the fourth quarter gave South Side Beaver the win against the visiting Vikings. Sto-Rox had taekn a 26-21 lead in the fourth on Eric Wilson’s 63-yard touchdown pass to Amahd Pack. It was the third time Wilson hooked up with Pack on a long scoring pass. South Side Beaver’s Jake Botkin ran for three touchdowns and rushed for 150 yards on 26 attempts.

OLSH 41, Westinghouse 6: Quarterback Tyler Bradley completed 11 of 18 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns as host Our Lady of the Sacred Heart rolled over Westinghouse of the City League. Bradley also ran for one touchdown.

Western Beaver 30, Summit Academy 0: Freshman Cam Irvine scored two touchdowns as the host Golden Beavers breezed to the shutout. Raven Chandler ran for 127 yards on 15 carries.

Imani Christian 80, Richard Wright Charter 6: Imani Christian had 64 points after three quarters, but wanted more in the fourth, scoring the final two touchdowns on long passes in the Western Pennsylvania vs. Everyone Showcase. Ahead 72-6, Imani’s last TD came on a 44-yard pass from Israel Reed to Rahmon Hart with less than a minute left. Reed finished 13 of 17 for 426 yards, and Hart had eight receptions for 285 yards for the Saints, who have only 17 players on their roster.