Upper St. Clair defeats Thomas Jefferson to claim conference title

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

Upper St. Clair beat Thomas Jefferson 38-21 on Friday night, clinching at least a share of the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference title. Quarterback Josh Snyder drove the victory with his dual-threat play, completing 8 of 11 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns whilst also running for 103 yards on eight carries.

Snyder's leading receiver was Evan Smirniw, who caught three passes for 122 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown reception that put the Panthers up 31-21. Running back John Banbury added seven carries for 100 yards, whilst Luca Coury scored on a 2-yard touchdown run. The Panthers led 21-7 at halftime before Thomas Jefferson mounted a comeback with an 11-yard Tyler Eber touchdown run. Upper St. Clair responded with field goal and touchdown drives to secure the win.

'He's my guy,' Snyder said of Smirniw. 'He's my best friend in real life and my best friend on the football field as well.' Snyder credited the team's consistent ground game, saying 'We're a physical and tough team, and that's how we play.'

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• Clutch plays from QB Josh Snyder power Upper St. Clair past Thomas JeffersonJosh Snyder’s dynamic dual-threat play at quarterback led Upper St. Clair to a 38-21 victory over Thomas Jefferson on Friday night, clinching at least a share of the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference title.TribLIVE · 24 Oct, 05:02
• Upper St. Clair football uses the big play to take down Thomas JeffersonPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 24 Oct, 04:57

In this story: Upper St. Clair · Thomas Jefferson · Josh Snyder · Evan Smirniw · John Banbury · Luca Coury

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