HARRISBURG – It just does not get any better than when two storied football programs lock horns in a District Title game. This year’s reclassification in 4A put Bishop McDevitt and Manheim Central on a collision course in District Three. The Crusaders and Barons came into Friday night’s battle with only one blemish each this season. The Crusader defense dominated all game and held the Manheim Central offense in check. Bishop McDevitt came away with an impressive 40-0 District 4A Championship victory.
Bishop McDevitt reeled off several big plays in the contest. The Crusader offensive line also provided consistent running lanes all game long and kept the Barons’ Defense on their heels.
The first quarter surprisingly turned out to be a defensive struggle. Early in quarter two, Bishop McDevitt culminated a grinding, time-consuming drive with a Marquise Williams TD run. The extra point was blocked to make it 6-0. The turning point of the game came on the ensuing Baron possession. McDevitt’s Jaire Rawlinson stepped in front of a pressured Manheim Central pass and darted 67 yards for the score. The Crusaders never looked back. The Bishop McDevitt defense forced a quick three and out and it was the Crusaders’ offense turn once again. Stone Saunders hit Rico Scott from 35 yards, then Saunders hit Marquese Williams on a sparkling 64-yard pitch and catch as the half wound down. We went to the break with Bishop McDevitt up 26-0 over Manheim Central.
The Crusaders removed all doubt on the outcome of this one in quarter three. Early in the quarter, McDevitt’s all-purpose star of the game Rico Scott scored on a 70-yard run. The next Crusader possession was Marquise Williams going in on a 42-yard scamper to finish out the scoring at 40-0.
Bishop McDevitt now moves on to the PIAA tournament. The Crusaders will play the winner of Saturday’s match-up of Bonner-Prendie and Crestwood likely Friday Night at Exeter Twp. High School.
Scoring Summary
| Final | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T |
| Manheim Central | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop McDevitt | 0 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 40 |
2nd quarter
BM – Marquese Williams 5-yard run (kick blocked)
BM – Jaire Rawlinson 67-yard interception return (Gustavo Garcia kick)
BM – Rico Scott 35-yard pass from Stone Saunders (kick failed)
BM – Marquese Williams 64-yard pass from Stone Saunders (Gustavo Garcia kick)
3rd quarter
BM – Rico Scott 70-yard run (Gustavo Garcia kick)
BM – Marquese Williams 42-yard run (Gustavo Garcia kick)
