Steel Valley rips Burgettstown

On the first play in a game against Burgettstown, Steel Valley wide receiver Derek Taylor took the opening kickoff 73 yards for a touchdown. Unfortunately for Burgettstown, it would only get worse as Taylor’s touchdown helped set the stage for a 41-0 Steel Valley romp Saturday night.

Taylor’s touchdown sparked a 21-point first quarter for the Ironmen (2- 0) that put them in control for the rest of the game. Patrick O’Malley finished 12-of-22 passing for 206 yards, two touchdown passes, as well as a rushing touchdown.

In its first two games, Steel Valley has outscored its opponents, 76-7.

Other games

Avonworth 15, Riverview 8: With his team trailing, 8-7, in the fourth quarter, Andrew Broadus notched a 20-yard touchdown run to lift the Antelopes (1-1) past the Raiders (0-2). Broadus finished the game with 167 yards rushing.

Perry 32, Pius X 13: After trailing 13-6 in the third quarter, the Commodores (1-1) scored 26 unanswered points to roll past the Royals (0-2).

Bishop Canevin 10, Chartiers-Houston 4: A 37-yard touchdown pass from Nico DiPaolo to Mike Tambellini was the difference for the Crusaders (2-0) in a victory against the Buccaneers (0-2).

Wheeling Central Catholic 37, Westinghouse 22: A 23-point scoring spurt in the second lifted the Maroon Knights (2-1) past the Bulldogs (0-2).