Defending PIAA champion Thomas Jefferson has won four state football titles. Jersey Shore, the District 4 champion, had never reached the finals until now. Saturday afternoon, the Jaguars and Bulldogs meet at HersheyPark Stadium and on WJPA-FM (95.3) for the Class 4A crown. Thomas Jefferson stumbled in the final week of the regular season, turning the ball over four times in a 20-14 loss to McKeesport but has won four straight post-season game. Jersey Shore rolled through the regular season and the D-4 playoffs before getting past Crestwood and Lampeter-Strasburg in state playoff action.
Jake Pugh has thrown for more than 1,700 yards and 24 TD passes to lead the Jaguars, primarily connecting with senior receivers Preston Zandier and Ian Hansen. Bulldogs’ quarterback has passed for more than 1,800 yards and 23 scores while running back Cam Allison has more than 1,000 yards on the ground with nine touchdowns.
Pregame is set for 3:00 pm on WJPA-FM (95.3) or Listen Here!