Bishop McCort used a big second quarter to take a lead over Cambria Heights and held on for a 22-14 victory in Patton Friday night.

The Crushers scored all 22 of their points in an 8-minute span just before halftime on their way to their first victory of the season.

The Highlanders took the early lead late in the opening quarter when quarterback Eddie Link found James Baum for a 36-yard touchdown pass.
Bishop McCort answered right back early in the second quarter when Crusher quarterback Levi Cook hit senior wideout Corey Hall for a 32-yard scoring strike. The Crushers took an 8-7 lead on the extra point attempt when Zef Leech took a bad snap and ran it in for the conversion.

The Crusher defense stopped Cambria Heights on the next possession, and the offense added another quick score. Freshman Carnell Andrews led the attack on the drive with a 35-yard reception followed by a 10-yard touchdown run to put Bishop McCort ahead 15-7.

Bishop McCort ended the scoring just before halftime when senior running back Marc Smith burst through the line for a 44-yard gain down to the 1-yardline, and Cook followed with a quarterback keeper for the touchdown giving the Crushers a 22-7 lead at the break.

Both teams' defenses turned in strong second halves as the Crushers and Highlanders traded punts throughout the third quarter. Cambria Heights added a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to close the gap to 22-14, but the Crusher defense held forcing a turnover on downs and an interception on the Highlanders final two drive to seal the win.

Smith led the Crusher attack for the night with 126 yards on 15 carries. Cook added 83 yards passing to go along with a passing and rushing touchdown. Andrews finished with 113 yards combined rushing, receiving, and returning.

With a 1-1 record on the season, the Crushers will host the Greater Johnstown Trojans Saturday night at Point Stadium.


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