Springdale ran past North Catholic in a critical Eastern Conference game Friday night at Springdale's Veteran Stadium.

Bill Arch returned a punt 90 yards to open the scoring for Springdale. North Catholic's Martin Long hooked up with Brandt Gribbin for a 9-yard touchdown pass to pull North Catholic within two points at halftime, but Springdale put the game away on fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns from Chris Liberto and Joe Killian.

The Rochester defense limited visiting Serra to 45 yards of total offense and Nick Tapia and De'Andre Moon rushed for touchdowns for No. 2-ranked Rochester.

Western Beaver scored an upset win at Fort Cherry in a non-conference game.

Leading, 13-6, at halftime, Northgate erupted for 31 third-quarter points to overwhelm visiting Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, who was playing its first game in school history. John Girvin ran for 164 yards and four touchdowns for the Flames.

California quarterback T.D. Con passed for 173 yards and two touchdowns in a win at Mapletown.

Behind 194 rushing yards and three scores from Josh Beverly, the Vikings welcomed back former coach Ron Butschle with a victory against Class AA South Allegheny.

Brandon Kozich threw two touchdown passes, Dustin Conti ran for two touchdowns and the Rockets defense scored twice in a Tri-County South win.

Jacquan Green found Darryl Adams III for a 62-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to break a scoreless tie and give Langley of the City League a win.

Zach Mundell ran for 137 yards and three touchdowns to lead Carmichaels past visiting Leechburg.

Mike Hawrylak's 25-yard field goal with 10 minutes left lifted the home-standing Spartans to a victory against Class AA Deer Lakes.

Matt Butter connected with Bobby Gustine for three touchdown passes to account for all of Bishop Canevin's scoring in a non-conference victory.

The Wildcats picked up a season-opening win at Avella.

Jake Almasy, Osyrus Fisher and Shawn Owens each rushed for touchdowns as the Class A Raiders defeated visiting Class AA Quakers.

The Buccaneers averted an upset at Union when Joey Joscask ran for a 6-yard touchdown with two minutes to play to break a 14-14 tie.

The No. 4-ranked Bulldogs shutout conference newcomer Frazier in a Tri-County South game at Beth-Center.

The top ranked Bears flexed its muscles on the road against Class AA competition in a shutout win against Washington.

The home-standing Lancers knocked off Class AA West Shamokin.

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