In a dramatic non‑conference matchup on Friday night, Derry High School rallied from a 10‑point fourth‑quarter hole to defeat visiting Laurel Highlands 29‑25. The Trojans’ comeback was anchored by senior running back Max Doherty, who amassed 227 rushing yards on 22 carries and delivered the go‑ahead 33‑yard touchdown run with just 3:25 remaining.

Key moments of the game

The Trojans opened the contest with a 45‑yard touchdown run by Doherty, taking an early 7‑0 lead. Laurel Highlands answered with a pair of long passes from quarterback Gabe Centofanti—71 yards to Jonah Coleman and 21 yards to Alafia Calloway—giving the Mustangs a 14‑7 advantage before the end of the first quarter.

Doherty struck again in the second quarter, scoring on a 3‑yard run and converting a two‑point attempt to put Derry ahead 15‑7. Laurel Highlands responded before halftime when Nick Crouch broke loose for a 52‑yard touchdown run and a two‑point pass from Coleman to Centofanti tied the game at 22‑15 at the break.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Mustangs extended their lead to 25‑15 on a 31‑yard field goal by Jackson Nairn. Derry answered quickly: Anthony Sacco’s 8‑yard touchdown run and Parker Petrosky’s extra point narrowed the gap to 25‑22.

With just over three minutes left, Doherty capped the comeback with his 33‑yard dash into the end zone, giving Derry a 29‑25 lead that held for the final minutes.

Statistical highlights

Max Doherty finished with 227 rushing yards, three receptions for 34 yards, and the game‑winning score. He also ran in the two‑point conversion earlier in the game. Centofanti completed 11 of 27 passes for 191 yards, connecting with Coleman for 118 yards on five catches. Nick Crouch contributed 89 rushing yards on 11 carries and added two receptions for 24 yards.

Laurel Highlands was penalized 20 times for 137 yards but avoided turnovers throughout the contest.

Other Friday night results

Friday’s action featured several other high‑school football battles across the region:

• Frazier 33, Keystone Oaks 28 – Brady Secrest threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 84 yards and two scores, leading the Commodores to a narrow win.
• West Greene 50, Brownsville 6 – Bret Scott scored three touchdowns in the second quarter as the Pioneers surged to a dominant victory.
• Waynesburg Central 27, Chartiers‑Houston 14 – Quarterback Teagan Crouse accounted for all four Raiders touchdowns, including a 13‑yard run and three passing scores.
• Monessen 38, Carmichaels 0 – Da’Mari Miles ran for 83 yards and two scores, helping the Greyhounds record their program’s 700th win.
• Mount Pleasant 47, Yough 14 – Tristan Wtorkiewicz rushed for 103 yards on four carries and tallied four touchdowns.
• Jeannette 33, Southmoreland 0 – Hunter Schaffer returned a fumble for a touchdown on the second play, setting the tone for a comfortable victory.
• Belle Vernon 35, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 0 – Chase Petrosky ran for 75 yards and two scores as the Leopards dominated.
• East Allegheny 42, Mapletown 6 – Tanner Loya recorded three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ win.
• Bentworth 41, Jefferson‑Morgan 21 – Bryce Crowson ran for two scores as the Bearcats outpaced the Rockets.
• Beth‑Center 48, Riverview 32 – DeSean Whipkey rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns, plus a 75‑yard kickoff return, to rally his team from a 14‑point deficit.

The slate of games showcased the depth of talent and competitive spirit in western Pennsylvania high‑school football, providing families and fans with memorable moments and reinforcing the importance of community support for local athletics.

Original reporting: Herald-Standard – latest news for Uniontown, Pennsylvania — read the source article.