MEYERSDALE —
Conemaugh Township coach Sam Zambanini issued a challenge to his young, winless team and the Indians met it as they left Meyersdale with a convincing 35-20 victory, a result from grit and costly Red Raiders turnovers.
“Before the game, I talked about facing adversity. I posed a challenge. Tonight, we played hard and the ball bounced our way. We’ll take it,” said Zambanini. “I thought Meyersdale played hard too. Their backs ran hard and the line got off the ball.”
After the opening kickoff, Tanner Cahill raced 58 yards on the second play from scrimmage to set up Conemaugh Township (1-2) in Red Raiders territory. With 8:39 remaining in the first quarter, Bruno Rosa hit Ken Domonkos with a 3-yard pass to put the Indians on the board. Domonko’s PAT attempt failed.
On the following kickoff, Township’s Taylor Cahill recovered a Red Raiders fumble to put Conemaugh Township back in scoring position at Meyersdale’s 37. Rosa again found Domonkos in the end zone on a 4 yard toss with 4:49 in the first. The duo also connected on a two-point conversion pass to make it 14-0.
After both teams exchanged possessions early in the second quarter, Meyersdale’s Gavin Berkley took his first carry 62 yards to the end zone.
Berkley then put Meyersdale (0-3) back in scoring position by rumbling 60 yards on his second touch, a run that set up the Raiders at the 8. Two plays later, quarterback Lance Leydig connected with Austin Miller on a 5-yard pass for the Meyersdale touchdown. Miller’s PAT tied the game at 14.
After a strong defensive stand, Meyersdale regained possession and moved into Indians territory. With 3:19 remaining in the half, Township’s Domonkos intercepted Leydig’s pass at the 45 and returned it 20 yards to the Raiders’ 35. The Raiders’ defense held the Indians to a fourth-and-6 at the 31, but Rosa hit Jeff Fisher along the left sideline for a 31-yard touchdown pass with 1:17 on the clock. Domonkos’ extra point gave the Indians a 21-14 lead at halftime, and a lot of momentum.
In the fourth, Meyersdale committed a costly 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty to give the Indians the ball at the Red Raiders’ 35.
After a pair of first-down runs, Rosa then hit Ryan Shiftlett with a 12-yard TD pass. Domonkos’ point after was good, putting the Indians ahead, 28-14.
Tanner Cahill finished with 138 yards on 21 carries. Meyersdale’s Berkley racked up 198 yards on 15 carries.
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Seven Conemaugh Township athletes make commitments
Dillon Boyer entered Thursday’s scholastic baseball action ranked fourth in the state with a .688 batting average.
Boyer will take those impressive numbers a few miles North on Route 219 when he continues his career at the next level. The Conemaugh Township senior will attend Pitt-Johnstown and play NCAA Division II baseball for coach Todd Williams. -
Teamwork carries Conemaugh Twp. past Windber girls
Instead of having to depend on one player, the Conemaugh Township girls are blessed with an offensive arsenal from which to choose.
On Wednesday night at Windber, the Indians had seven players score at least three points led by 25 from Megan Boyer, as Township defeated the Ramblers 65-38 in the WestPAC North contest. -
Athlete of the Week: Deanna Binnie
Name: Deanna Binnie
School: Conemaugh Township
Year: Senior
Sport: Rifle
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Conemaugh Township eliminated
Conemaugh Township matched Sewickley Academy almost shot for shot on Tuesday evening, but was unable to take advantage of two early Panthers goals that were nullified, and fell 1-0 in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.
After an initially long battle for possession at midfield, Sewickley gained the offensive advantage and looked as though it was going to quickly take the lead as forward Mackenzie Coles appeared to score off of a long kick by Sophia Werner that was mishandled by Township goal keeper Jenna Telenko. -
Conemaugh Twp. girls, Windber boys capture titles
The Conemaugh Township Indians won their third straight District 5-A girls soccer championship at Somerset Area High School in the first game of doubleheader with a 3-0 victory over North Star.
In the nightcap, Windber captured its first district crown with a 1-0 shootout win over Conemaugh Township in the 5-A boys title match. -
Windber-Conemaugh Township highlights soccer slate
The Windber boys soccer team is no stranger to playing Conemaugh Township. After all, the Ramblers ran into the Indians twice during the regular season and came away with one victory and one draw.
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A battle of two 9-0, state-ranked teams highlights our weekly look at Friday-night matchups.
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Conemaugh Township advances to soccer semis
Postseason soccer so often comes down to a fortunate bounce, particularly when the opponents are as familiar with one another as Conemaugh Township and Rockwood.
The Indians and Rockets are WestPAC rivals who played two games this season before Saturday night's District 5-A quarterfinal match at Conemaugh Township. -
Friday preview: Forest Hills concerned about Bishop Guilfoyle
Bishop Guilfoyle accomplished something not many believed possible during last week’s win against Cambria Heights. The Marauders significantly hampered the Highlanders’ high-powered run game.
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Conemaugh Twp. answers challenge
Conemaugh Township coach Sam Zambanini issued a challenge to his young, winless team and the Indians met it as they left Meyersdale with a convincing 35-20 victory, a result from grit and costly Red Raiders turnovers.
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