Stephenson accounts for 5 TDs in Waynesburg victory
CHARLEROI – Quarterback Jacob Stephenson ran for four touchdowns and threw for another, powering Waynesburg to a 49-23 win at Charleroi in the Class 2A Century Conference on Friday night.
The win, combined with Carlynton’s victory over Washington, boosted the playoff chances of Waynesburg (3-2, 4-5).
Stephenson opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown pass to Jack Ricciuti, sparking Waynesburg to a 35-7 halftime lead.
Stephenson added touchdown runs of one, seven, eight, and 67 yards. He finished with 197 yards on 16 carries. He also completed nine of 14 passes for 163 yards.
Jeffrey Blair had a one-yard TD plunge for the Raiders and Ross Tennant added a two-yard scoring run.