Chartiers-Houston held McGuffey to one score and handed the Highlanders their first Century Conference loss of the year. Wash High returned to play after missing the past two weeks and rolled Charleroi to remain atop the conference. Ft. Cherry stayed in control of their own destiny in the Big Seven Conference, needing just one more win to clinch a playoff spot. Burgettstown downed Northgate, the Blue Devils first win in league play. Avella trailed most of the night but rallied past Bentworth to get their first win of the year, snapping an 8-game losing streak. West Greene and Carmichaels both won, clinching Tri-County South playoff spots.
Canon-McMillan jumped in front 14-0 but couldn’t hold off North Allegheny, leaving the Big Macs clinging to the last Quad County playoff position. A week ago, Peters Township just missed beating #1 Moon but the Indians were soundly handled by Bethel Park, leaving Peters Township winless in Allegheny Six play. Ringgold and Trinity lost to Big Eight leaders, the Rams all but eliminated. Trinity, meanwhile, remains in control of its own playoff destiny, clinching with wins over Laurel Highlands and Ringgold to finish the year.
Week 7 schedule/results:
6A North Allegheny 36, Canon-McMillan 14
5A Bethel Park 38, Peters Township 8
4A Belle Vernon 49, Trinity 0
4A Thomas Jefferson 42, Ringgold 0
2A Wash High 55, Charleroi 0
2A Chartiers-Houston 13, McGuffey 7
2A Frazer at Beth-Center, PPD
1A Burgettstown 17, Northgate 14
1A Ft. Cherry 26, Union 14
1A Avella 30, Bentworth 21
1A Carmichaels 35, California 20
1A Mapletown 43, Jeff-Morgan 12
1A West Greene 28, Monessen 14