The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA

Late field goal gives Indians District 5 crown
In the moments after Scott Thomas missed an extra point on Conemaugh Township’s first touchdown in Friday’s District 5 Class A championship game, Indians coach Sam Zambanini approached the senior placekicker.
“I told him to keep his head up because we might need him,” Zambanini said after Thomas squeezed a 19-yard field goal just inside the far upright with 5 seconds left in the Indians’ 21-20 comeback win over defending champion Windber.
“I never envisioned at that point we would need him in that way,” Zambanini said. “He sure came through in a big way.”
Top-seed Rangers advance in 6-AA
The undefeated Forest Hills Rangers are playing for another District 6-AA title.
The Rangers took advantage of some key turnovers by Richland, and Nick Dudukovich put together an outstanding rushing performance with 260 yards on 29 carries, scoring three touchdowns, as the Rangers overwhelmed the Rams, 32-7.
Crushers cruise to final
A record-setting standout performance by senior running back Josh Seidel propelled Bishop McCort to a berth in next week’s District 6-A championship game as the unbeaten Crimson Crushers defeated visiting Penns Manor 45-21 Friday night at Point Stadium.
Bisons extend their year with big win
Bedford scored early Friday and never relinquished that lead to keep its postseason hopes alive with a 29-6 victory over Westinghouse in a PIAA sub-regional playoff game at Cupples Stadium.
Unbeatens to clash in D-6 semifinal
Two area juggernauts will meet tonight in a much-anticipated District 6 Class A semifinal.
Second-seeded Bellwood-Antis (10-0) will host third-seeded Portage (10-0) in a battle of undefeated squads that is expected to be played in front of a packed house.
Conemaugh Township, Windber to play for District 5 title
Phil DeMarco has spent all season trying to improve his team’s defense.
The Windber coach has tried different looks and different players, but with his Ramblers set to face rival Conemaugh Township in the District 5 Class A championship game at Berlin tonight, he’s done tinkering.
Trojans hoping they can write a different ending
The finalists will be the same as last year when tonight’s District 6 Class AAA championship game kicks off at Mansion Park in Altoona.
But Johnstown coach Kevin Marabito hopes the storyline changes, at least in the second half of the top-seeded Trojans’ 7 p.m. game against second-seeded Hollidaysburg.
Richland gets rematch with Forest Hills
Richland will play Forest Hills for the fourth time in the Rams’ past 15 games dating to last season.
When the Rams and the top-seeded, undefeated Rangers clash at 7 tonight in Sidman, it will be the second meeting in the District 6 Class AA playoffs in as many seasons.
Crimson Crushers to face young gun
Ken Salem is no different than 10 other coaches who prepared for their respective games against Heritage Conference power Penns Manor.
The Bishop McCort coach noticed the Comets’ freshman phenom at quarterback, Danny Ferens.
Bedford facing a ‘question mark’ in Westinghouse
Bedford coach Dan Smith and his District 5 Class AA champions aren’t sure exactly what to expect in tonight’s PIAA play-in round against Pittsburgh City League opponent Westinghouse.
The Bisons (5-6) and Bulldogs (3-6) will meet at 7 p.m. at Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Roethlisberger keeps arm under wraps
The last time Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a passer rating like the one he had Sunday in the 18-12 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, he bounced back with a razor-sharp performance against the San Diego Chargers in last season’s playoffs.
“He’s been outstanding in bouncing back,” said his offensive coordinator, Bruce Arians.
That’s been the case – at least when Roethlisberger’s healthy. There are questions today about his health after he sat out parts of Thursday’s practice with a wrapped right elbow.
Hot-shooting Lafayette levels St. Francis
St. Francis shot almost 60 percent on Thursday night at the Stokes Center, which is usually enough to win a basketball game.
However, Lafayette Leopards shot 66 percent from the field in beating St. Francis 88-77.
Senators pummel Penguins
Chris Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game and Pascal Leclaire made 25 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
Gibbs, defense carry Pitt past Eastern Kentucky
This is Jamie Dixon’s most inexperienced team in his seven seasons as Pitt’s coach. That doesn’t mean the Panthers aren’t fast learners.
Ashton Gibbs scored 20 points and Pitt began pulling away by holding Eastern Kentucky scoreless for more than eight minutes during a 71-60 victory on Thursday night, the Panthers’ 24th win in a row at home.
Penn State men fall in tournament
Chad Tomko scored 21 points and North Carolina-Wilmington held Penn State to 32.3 percent shooting to knock off the Nittany Lions 80-69 on Thursday.
St. Francis women fall to Delaware
In a game that featured 42 turnovers, 22 by St. Francis, the fans were not treated to a marquee performance by either team in Delaware’s 77-64 victory.
N.C. seniors respond to challenge from coach
8 area football teams move forward
Late TD boosts Ramblers over Mountaineers in 5-A
Windber running back Jarid Cover rushed for 123 yards in Saturday’s District 5 playoff game against Berlin.
But none was more important than the final yard he gained.

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