Falcons Win District Title

WHITEMARSH - In February, Valentine’s Day to be exact, Pottsgrove head coach Rick Pennypacker said goodbye to his senior class and wondered which direction his football team would go.

But the team on Saturday beat Phoenixville 42-13 and earned a second PIAA District One title in three years.

“To be honest, this team has far exceeded any expectations we had of them,” said Pennypacker. “To graduate a class of seniors like we did and be able to even make the playoffs is a testiment to what kind of kids we have.”

Pottsgrove’s offensive line, led by seniors Dylan Pritchard, Eric Bomeberger, Scott Shollenberger and junior Madison “Big Show” O’Connor blew holes in the Phantoms’ defense.

“This line is amazing,” said Pottsgrove’s Robby Curtain. “It is such (a) pleasure to play with guys that work so hard and for us to win the district title is awesome.”

“We come into every game with the mentality that we are going to win that game and can find a way to do it,” said Tory Hudgins. “This is just a great accomplishment to be able to claim the district championship.”

Pottsgrove will face District Eleven winner Archbishop Wood (12-1), which ended the Falcons’ bid for the state title in 2009 with a 30-28 win at Northeast High School in the PIAA quarterfinals. 

“We’ll think about Wood tomorrow,” said Pennypacker. “I am so proud of how our boys played and the way they handled themselves all season. They just go out every game and do what they are supposed to do.”

Phoenixville            0            13            0            0      -    13

Pottsgrove            14            21            0            7     -    42

10:17   PG            Curtain 75 run (Bleakly kick)

6:27     PG            Hudgins 31 run (Bleakly kick)

11:34   PG            Curtain 6 run (Bleakly kick)

8:50     PX            Nattle 48 pass from McQuiston (Harrigan kick)

7:47     PG            Hudgins 5 run (Bleakly kick)

3:19     PX            Pinella 21 pass from McQuiston (kick blocked)

3:09     PG            Hudgins 60 run (Bleakly kick)

8:28     PG            Hudgins 73 run (Bleakly kick)