The Pine Richland Rams have made it to playoffs again this year, but they had one section game left before they went to fight for their title. This game however was not one of PR’s best. The first quarter was uneventful as both teams traded the ball back and forth for possession. When the first quarter ended, the score was 0-0.

As the second quarter started, Shaler started with possession, but made it no where and was forced to punt back to Junior Dwight DiPasquale who was deep to receive. The ball ended up at the 45, and Pine Richland took a time out when they were 3^rd and 8. The Rams didn’t have much luck on their third down attempt, and punted into the end zone giving Shaler a touch back, and the ball on their 20-yard line. During Shaler’s possession they had some big runs that allowed them to carry to the Rams 1-yard line. The Rams defense had some difficulty holding the Titans, and allowed the first score of the game making it 7-0 Shaler. Senior Mitch Elliott was back for the return and brought the ball to the 33-yard line. Unfortunately there was a penalty and a loss of 15 yards. The Rams went through their three downs and ended up punting on the fourth. The Titans brought the ball all the way back to the Rams 40-yard line. They did not get very far before they gave up the ball and the Rams took over the possession. Elliott ran the ball for a first down, and Eric Kordenbrock completed a pass to Steven Valenza for a first down at the Titans 48-yard line. Five plays later, Kordenbrock was sacked on the 17-yard line, with 8 seconds left. Pine Richland played through their fourth down, but ended up giving it to Shaler for the last 2 seconds of the second half.