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North Hills Defeats Penn-Trafford in Season Opener

The Indians score three touchdowns in the final quarter to seal the victory.

The North Hills Indians put up 21 points in the fourth quarter of their season opener to defeat Penn-Trafford 28-14 Friday night at Martorelli Stadium.

Seniors Jordan Blackmon and Tyler Reddick ran for 2 touchdowns apiece to lead the scoring for the Indians.

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Penn Trafford  0  0  7  7  14
North Hills       0  7  0 21 28

NH -- Jordan Blackmon 2 run (Wayne Carney kick)
PT -- Devin Austin 1 run (Matt Loughnane kick)
NH -- Blackmon 21 run (Carney kick)
NH -- Tyler Reddick 6 run (Carney kick)
PT -- Dom Cima 80 pass from Ryan Marasti (Loughnane kick)
NH -- Reddick 49 run (Carney kick)

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The Indians visit Central Catholic next Friday night at 7:30 p.m.

2011 Record:  4-5 (overall), 2-4 (conference)

Schedule (all kickoffs at 7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 31 Penn-Trafford (W) NH 28 PT 14
Sept. 7 at Central Catholic*
Sept. 14 Shaler*
Sept. 21 Butler*
Sept. 28 at Penn Hills
Oct. 5 Fox Chapel*
Oct. 12 Seneca Valley*
Oct. 19 at Pine-Richland*
Oct. 26 at North Allegheny*

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