Rovers run past 'Dogs for 24-10 playoff win

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

[L-V photo by Ron Willison] {Photo by Don Long] AND ITS OFF TO THE RACES for Redbank ValleyÕs Mark Strothers (20) as the junior fullback bursts through a hole in the line past an attempted tackle by BrockwayÕs Jacob Perrin (17) in the top photo and then races through the secondary for a 51-yard touchdown in the bottom photo that gave the Bulldogs a 10-7 lead in the third quarter of FridayÕs district playoff game.

NEW BETHLEHEM - Hanging onto a lead at the end of three quarters, the Redbank Valley Bulldogs surrendered 17 points in the final 11 minutes of play as the Brockway Rovers rallied for a 24-10 victory in the first round of the District 9 Class A playoffs on Friday.
Scoring a safety for the only two points of a defensive first half, Redbank saw its 2-0 lead disappear as Brockway grabbed the lead on the second play of the third quarter with the return of an interception for a touchdown. A TD run by Mark Strothers put the Bulldogs back in front and Redbank went into the fourth period with a slim 10-7 lead. But the Rovers, who didn't attempt a pass in the second half, got their running game in gear, surging past the Bulldogs with a pair of touchdowns and a field goal to end Redbank's season while Brockway remains alive and will advance to face Port Allegany in the district semifinals.

For the complete story and photos, see the Nov. 16 issue of The Leader-Vindicator.

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