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SV’s offense sputters in overtime loss to Rams

JACKSON TWP — Seneca Valley was hoping it had moved past its offensive woes. In fact, the most frustrating span still lay ahead.

Seneca Valley's Tyler Pepin tries to make it to the net while Pine-Richland's Alex Kastner blocks during their game at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, Feb. 2. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Raiders had emerged from a defensive struggle to take a 35-29 lead with six minutes left in the fourth quarter of a Section 1-6A tilt against Pine-Richland. But in the final 10 minutes, including overtime, SV managed just nine points and two field goals in a 54-44 loss.

“I’ll take the blame for this one,” said Raiders coach Kevin Trost. “I didn’t have our guys ready to close out the game.”

The loss dealt a major blow to Seneca Valley’s playoff hopes. Since the Rams (7-11, 3-5) swept the Raiders (6-14, 2-6) this season, including a 58-43 decision last month, P-R has what amounts to a two-game lead over SV for the final WPIAL playoff spot from the section.

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