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October 15, 2011

Mike Mastovich mmastovich@tribdem.com The Tribune-Democrat Sat Oct 15, 2011, 04:00 AM EDT

JOHNSTOWN — Johnstown coach Tony Penna Jr. had said earlier this week that his defense sometimes goes unnoticed because of all the big plays the Trojans make on offense.

Anyone who didn’t notice the Trojans defenders on Friday night must have been watching another game.

Bishop McCort had excellent field position and twice was poised to tie the latest edition of the city rivalry at Trojan Stadium. Each time, Johnstown’s defense made a spectacular play to produce a long touchdown.

Those 14-point swings played a huge role in Johnstown’s 41-20 victory over the Crushers.

“We made the big plays when we needed to,” Penna said after his unbeaten Trojans improved to 7-0 and won a second straight game in the series against McCort. “The pick-six out of the end zone, that’s as good as it gets. Alkwan Williams picking the ball up, that’s big.”

Senior defensive back Mark Watson intercepted a Jesse Cooper pass a few steps into the end zone after the Crushers had advanced to the Johnstown 3. Watson maneuvered through and then outraced defenders for a 100-yard interception return and a 14-0 lead.

After McCort (5-2) had pulled within 21-14, Johnstown senior linebacker Alkwan Williams scooped up a fumble, and the 6-foot-1, 218-pounder rambled 78 yards to the end zone for a 28-14 halftime advantage.

“You can’t do it without those plays,” Penna said. “Some nights you’re going to need those.The history of this rivalry if you look back, it’s always big plays on both sides that’s determined it.”

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