MECHANICSBURG - Every team that makes the state playoffs knows their season is going to end in tears, and for only one team those will be tears of joy. On Friday tears of joy flowed as Troy eked out a 25-24 win over Central Clarion for the PIAA, Class AA Football state title, the first in the program’s history, and the first in NTL history.
For 13 of the 14 weeks this season Troy’s offense stole the show, but, much like in their week two win over Dover, it was the defense that took center stage for their 35-14 win over Riverside in the PIAA, Class AA Football semifinals Friday.
Troy ran for 525 yards as rolled over Warrior Run, 59-14, to win their program's third District IV, Class AA football title.
Troy football gave state power Southern Columbia one of their worst losses in program history, beating the Tigers 69-28 during the District IV, Class AA semifinals.
Troy scored 42 first quarter points in their 63-27 rout of of South Williamsport in the District IV, Class AA quarterfinals.
Troy football rolled to a 61-20 win over Canton in the Old Shoe, going undefeated in the regular season for just the third time in program history.
Troy easily dispatched Central Mountain, 62-10, in non-league football action.
Troy rolled to a 56-13 win over NP-Mansfield during NTL football action.
Troy rolled past Wellsboro, 50-20, to stay undefeated in NTL football action.
Troy scored on six of their seven offensive possessions as they overcame a pesky Wyalusing team to win 41-6 in NTL football action.
Troy rushed for over 300 yards in the first en route to a 56-13 win over Towanda in NTL football action.
Troy football rattled off 34 first quarter points in their 55-0 win over Athens in NTL Large School action.
Troy dominated South Williamsport, 43-7, in NTL football action.
Troy defeated Dover, 8-3, in a non-league football game.