Southern Lehigh 49, Bethlehem Catholic 28 \u2013 Rapid Recap<\/p>\n
It was Sean Steckert at the start and Sean Steckert at the finish for the Southern Lehigh High School football team.<\/p>\n
The Spartans tailback carried the ball 46 times and scored five touchdowns, leading his squad to a 49-28 victory over Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 Class 4A final at Catasauqua\u2019s Alumni Field.<\/p>\n
Turning point: Bethlehem Catholic quarterback Axel Burkart tossed a 17-yard touchdown to Cayden Vassa with 4 seconds remaining in the second quarter. Aaron Geiger\u2019s extra point trimmed Southern Lehigh\u2019s lead to 28-21 at the break.<\/p>\n
The Spartans weren\u2019t fazed and marched 63 yards on 10 plays during the first series of the second half. Steckert\u2019s 1-yard score capped the drive with 7:24 left in the third quarter.<\/p>\n
The Golden Hawks\u2019 next two drives were derailed by personal fouls, the second of which nullified a 48-yard completion and, ultimately, led to Becahi punting from its own 4-yard line.<\/p>\n
A short kick and 10-yard return gave Southern Lehigh possession in the red zone. Four plays later, Steckert powered across the goal line for a 3-yard TD on the first snap of the fourth quarter, and the Spartans stretched their lead to 42-21. <\/p>\n
Top performers: Steckert finished with 277 yards to go with his five scores. Defensively, Steckert forced a safety in the first half.<\/p>\n
Solehi QB Colton Sams completed 9 of 14 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n
Jack Pavis, Jacoby Jacobs and Dariuz Lightner each had six tackles for the Spartans defense. Pavis added an interception, and Lightner had a sack.<\/p>\n
Cayden Vassa was 4 of 6 through the air for 54 yards and a score. He switched to tailback and finished with 11 carries for 31 yards and a TD.<\/p>\n
Burkart was 9-for-17 passing with 168 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Rodney Brodie led the Becahi receivers with four catches for 66 yards and a score.<\/p>\n
What it means: Southern Lehigh improved to 12-1 overall and captured its second straight District 11 title (third overall).<\/p>\n
The Spartans advance to the PIAA quarterfinals, where they\u2019ll meet the winner of District 4 champion Shamokin (12-0) and District 6 winner Bellefonte (6-6).<\/p>\n
Becahi finished 8-5 during coach Joe Bernard\u2019s first season in charge. The Golden Hawks remain in a tie with Allentown Central Catholic for the most District 11 football titles (14).<\/p>\n
Becahi (8-5) 7 14 0 7 — 28<\/p>\n
S. Lehigh (11-2) 14 14 7 14 — 49<\/p>\n
SCORING SUMMARY<\/p>\n
First quarter<\/p>\n
BC: Rodney Brodie 32 pass from Cayden Vassa (Aaron Geiger kick), 8:16.<\/p>\n
SL: Sean Steckert 4 run (kick blocked), 5:13.<\/p>\n
SL: Tanner Traub 16 pass from Colton Sams (kick blocked), 1:11.<\/p>\n
Second quarter<\/p>\n
SL: Steckert 1 run (kick failed), 7:24.<\/p>\n
BC: Vassa 7 run (Geiger kick), 1:51.<\/p>\n
SL: Otto Young 40 pass from Sams (Steckert run), 0:38.<\/p>\n
BC: Vassa 17 pass from Axel Burkart (Geiger kick), 0:04.<\/p>\n
Third quarter<\/p>\n
SL: Steckert 1 run (Declan Walsh kick), 7:24.<\/p>\n
Fourth quarter<\/p>\n
SL: Steckert 3 run (Walsh kick), 11:54.<\/p>\n
SL: Steckert 10 run (Walsh kick), 1:43.<\/p>\n
BC: Mason Thomas 38 pass from Burkart (Geiger kick), 1:11.<\/p>\n
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