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Football team fights off Lions

Stays in hunt for section title
October 23, 2023
Ally Wolling
As tradition has it, the football team celebrates their win by singing the Alma Mater with the Marching Band.

The varsity football team has a to-do list. And one of those agendas included beating South Fayette.

They did this in convincing fashion Friday night in the WTAE Game of the Week, winning 49-29.

Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 212 yards and three touchdown passes in the win. The first to Jovian Smith was 24 yards, the second to Jack Bruckner was 66 yards and the third to Ryan Petras was 60 yards.

Ja Vaughn Moore returned from injury in a big way. He rushed for 189 yards on 34 carries. Petras also did some ball-carrying of his own. He ran for 119 yards on 12 attempts.

With the win, they improved to 3-1 in the section and now look forward to a showdown with Peters Township this upcoming Friday night.

Interestingly enough, Upper St. Clair, whom the Hawks beat in Week 6, defeated Moon in overtime. Bethel Park lost to Moon in Week 7.

So, as far as standings go, the Hawks currently sit at No. 2 behind Peters Township. Peters Township has clinched a playoff spot. However, if Bethel Park beats Peters, then they win the section. If Peters wins, and assuming Moon beats Baldwin and Upper St. Clair beats South Fayette, then there is a three-way tie for second. At that point, tiebreaker points will break the tie, and third place will be decided by head-to-head competition. Bethel Park would win on tiebreaker points.

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Ally Wolling
Ally Wolling, Staff Writer
Click, Click! Don't miss your shot!  Make way for Allison “Ally” Wolling, a brand-new member of Scholastic Publications! Now a senior, Ally plans to make her mark on the newspaper and the yearbook this year. Ally has had her claim to fame in photography around Bethel Park for over two years. Though she photographs many different activities around school, she has a clear-cut favorite: “I really like shooting football mainly because you can get a lot of cool action pics and I love the atmosphere on Friday Night.” She is a part of the Quill and Scroll International Honors Society, a prestigious organization that recognizes scholastic journalism. That is not all; Ally is a valued member of Blackhawk TVand Homecoming Committee, and she also runs her very own photography account on Instagram (Go follow her at @_awmedia71_)! On top of her activities, she is an esteemed golf and lacrosse player. Most days after school, you can see Ally going to work, sports practice, or finishing up any homework she has left. If Ally wants some tasty food, she will make her way to her favorite restaurant, Plaza Azteca: “I normally get 2 chicken quesadillas or enchiladas with queso.” When she has nothing else pressing on her to do, Ally finds her own ways to chill out: “My favorite way to relax would be watching Soccer Arsenal (Premier League), playing XBOX or sleeping.” “I joined this class because a lot of people over the years have recommended me to take it.” Well, we are glad she did! After high school, Ally wants to keep playing golf and continue her photography journey. This year, Ally is determined to make her senior year fun and exciting. “I want to make memories that will last a lifetime.” Be sure to catch Ally this year and all that she does!   Written by: Tacey Trypus, Staff Writer